Southwestern Breakfast Sliders for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• Sweet potato: 2 pounds
• Black beans (canned): 15 ounces
• Corn (canned): 15 ounces
• Red bell pepper (finely diced): 1
• Onion (finely diced): 1/2
• Garlic (minced): 2 cloves
• Ground cumin: 2 teaspoons
• Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Mini slider buns: 16
• Fried eggs: 8
• Queso fresco or crumbled feta: 1/2 cup
• Chopped cilantro: 1/4 cup

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Peel and cube the sweet potato. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast the sweet potato in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Season with cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the roasted sweet potato.
6. Split the slider buns in half and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Top with the bean mixture, fried eggs, queso fresco or feta, and cilantro.
7. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the buns are toasted and the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per slider
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Filling and satisfying
• Easy to prepare and serve
• Perfect for breakfast or brunch

User Comments:

• "These sliders were a hit with my family! The sweet potato and black bean combination was delicious."
• "I loved the addition of the fried egg. It made the sliders extra indulgent."
• "Perfect for a quick and easy breakfast on the go. I even made them ahead of time and reheated them in the microwave."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• If you don't have canned black beans, you can use dried beans and cook them according to the package directions.
• To save time, you can use pre-fried eggs.
• Serve the sliders with your favorite toppings, such as hot sauce, salsa, or guacamole.