SWEET POTATO NACHOS ENJOY DAN:

                    SWEET POTATO NACHOS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 sweet potatoes

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon EACH chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 425 F)

1.   Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 8 wedges.

2.   Halve long wedges crosswise.

3.   On prepared rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with olive oil, and next 5 ingredients.

4.   Toss until well coated.

5.   Roast potatoes until browned and tender, about 15-20 minutes.

6.   Then pile high with cheese, and beans.

7.   Place back into the oven and roast a few minutes until cheese is melted.

8.   Garnish with scallions, cilantro Mexican sour cream or picante salsa.

ENJOY DAN:       COOKING IS LIKE BEING IN THE MAFIA ONCE IN NEVER OUT!!