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Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 6 strips bacon [Oscar Mayer Lower Sodium]
- 14½ oz can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed [Goya]
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¾ cup black bean and corn salsa [Desert Pepper Trading Company]
- 2 tsp salt-free Southwest-style seasoning blend, divided [Penzeys Salt-Free Arizona Dreaming]
- 5 oz cup 0% plain Greek yoghurt
- Cilantro or chives for garnish, if desired
- Additional bacon for garnish, if desired
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