I never know what to expect the day after long run. Sometimes I want to eat my right arm off. Sometimes I feel like I don’t want to eat a thing. After yesterday’s race, I experienced a little bit of both.
Those post-race pancakes definitely filled me up and I kept munching throughout the day, but when I woke up this morning, nothing appealed to me. Honestly, all I could think about was falling back into my bed. So I packed my lunchbox and went off to work!
By 3:15, I was in that bed I’d been thinking about all day. I rarely take naps on weekdays, but today warranted a nap. Adrenaline + running = exhaustion. I didn’t budge for two solid hours and I’m sure I’ll have no trouble sleeping tonight.
The only reason I budged at all…the hunger! Once rested, my body NEEDED food. There was no time for dilly-dallying. I whipped up the quickest, tastiest dinner I could come up with.
Savory Twice-Baked Sweet Potato
Ingredients (single serving):
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1/2 c. black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 T. salsa
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
- 2 T. shredded cheese (I used a taco blend.)
This meal came together in minutes and it was a delicious.
The mashed sweet potato combined with the savory beans and salsa to form a flavorful filling.
Topped with some yummy cheese…because cheese works on everything!
And baked until piping hot and bursting with goodness!
Directions:
- Wash sweet potato, pierce with a fork, and microwave until tender (~8-10 minutes).
- In a small bowl, combine beans, salsa, chili powder, and cumin and microwave until heated through (~2 minutes).
- When sweet potato is cool enough to handle, slice down the center and remove the insides. Combine the sweet potato and black bean mixture to form the filling.
- Stuff the shell of the potato with filling, top with cheese, and bake for 15 minutes at 350*.
- Eat and enjoy!
…with a side of crunchy kale for good measure!
This dinner had a little bit of everything I wanted – sweet, salty, and spicy. It was a comforting meal for a hungry, tired lady. For dessert, I’ll take some trashy TV with a side of puggle.
Hope you had a lovely Monday!
What’s your favorite single-serving meal? I usually cook big, family-sized dinners, but sometimes it’s nice to whip something up just for me. I usually enjoy veggie burgers and tofu on my own, but tonight’s dinner might be a new favorite.
