Stuffed Potatoes with Black Beans and Red Pepper Sauce


I was looking through this month's Vegetarian Times and kept checking off recipes to make.  I love this magazine.  Every recipe calls my name and this one particularly did.  I had all the ingredients on hand and it looked easy to make.  Put that all together and there I was, in my kitchen, cooking away.


Stuffed Potatoes with Black Beans and Red Pepper Sauce


4 medium russet or Idaho potatoes, scrubbed and pat dry
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for rubbing potatoes
4 large onions, thinly sliced
2 medium red bell peppers, thinly sliced 
1 cup cooked black beans

Method:


Preheat oven to 350°F. Rub potatoes with oil. 



Prick each potato a few times with fork, and bake 
1 1/2 to 2 hours on baking sheet, or until tender.


Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium heat. 



Add onions, cover, and cook 20 minutes, or until onions are browned. 



Add bell peppers, and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes.


Transfer 2 cups onion mixture to food processor, and blend with 1/3 cup hot water until smooth. Keep warm.


 Return remaining 2 cups onion mixture to medium heat. 



Add beans, 2/3 cup water, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. 



Simmer 4 minutes, or until liquid thickens.


Split potatoes down center, and fluff flesh with fork. 



Spoon 1 tablespoon blended sauce into each potato. Top with 2/3 cup filling, and serve with extra sauce on side.



Eat and enjoy.

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Comments

  1. CatherineOctober 3, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    I like that magazine too. I don't get it anymore, but like reading through some of the old issues.
    This is a nice, healthy and light meal. Blessings, Catherine

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  2. AnonymousOctober 4, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    Love stuffed potatoes! Comforting and tasty dish! :)
    Cheers, Mila

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  3. KC the Kitchen ChopperOctober 5, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    What a creative way to healthfully enjoy baked potatoes. Flavorful too! Thanks for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. Please visit again Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned! :)

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  4. Miz HelenOctober 8, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    What a great Stuffed Potato, it looks delicious! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  5. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickOctober 8, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    I will be trying your recipe for Stuffed Potatoes with Black Beans and Red Pepper Sauce. The picture of the Potato sure does make my mouth water. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  6. Diane BalchOctober 9, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    I love how the beans make it a complete meal... terrific recipe. Thanks for bringing it by Weekend Bites.

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  7. Michelle BOctober 12, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Thanks for sharing, Chaya. A nice, easy, healthy meal!

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