Black Bean Casserole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ jalapeño, minced finely
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 medium red onion, chopped small
09 - ½ lb (225 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into ½-inch chunks
10 - 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
11 - 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1 can (7 oz / 200 g) sweetcorn, drained
15 - 1 ½ cups (175 g) low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
16 - Garnishes: fresh cilantro, scallions, avocado slices

# Instructions:

01 - Get a large ovenproof skillet hot over medium heat with some olive oil. Toss in the chopped onion and bell pepper, letting the onion soften for a few minutes as you stir.
02 - Add the sweet potato cubes to the skillet. Keep stirring every now and then for about 5 minutes until the potatoes start to get tender.
03 - Throw in the minced garlic and jalapeño. Cook for a minute while stirring as the aroma builds up. Follow with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper, and stir for another half-minute to combine the flavors.
04 - Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to preheat.
05 - Mix in the diced tomatoes, black beans, and sweetcorn. Stir it all together, then let it gently simmer for 10–15 minutes. Stir every now and then while waiting for the sweet potatoes to get completely soft. If things start getting dry, pour in a bit of water.
06 - Scatter the shredded cheddar evenly over the top. Pop the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for roughly 10 minutes. The cheese should melt and turn lightly golden.
07 - Take the pan out of the oven and give it a couple of minutes to sit. Just before serving, top everything with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and chopped scallions for extra flavor.

# Notes:

01 - If the mixture starts to dry out while cooking, just add a small amount of water to keep it from burning.

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