Sweet Potato and Black Bean Mac and Cheese

This sweet potato and black bean mac and cheese is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. The sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness to the dish, while the black beans provide protein and fiber. The almond milk and nutritional yeast give the dish a creamy and cheesy texture. And the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder add a savory flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

I first came up with this recipe when I was trying to find a way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes. I had already made mashed sweet potatoes, but I wanted something a little different. I decided to try adding some black beans, almond milk, and nutritional yeast to the mashed sweet potatoes. The result was a delicious, creamy, and cheesy dish that was perfect for a weeknight meal. I've been making this dish ever since, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Place the sweet potato cubes in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water.
2. Steam for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
3. In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
4. Stir in the black beans, almond milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened and bubbly.
6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness to the dish.
• The black beans provide protein and fiber.
• The almond milk and nutritional yeast give the dish a creamy and cheesy texture.
• The smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder add a savory flavor.