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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Rice Bowls
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Rice Bowls

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Rice Bowls feature roasted sweet potato cubes seasoned with chili and garlic powders, served atop cilantro lime rice and garnished with marinated red onions and black beans. The bowl offers a combination of tender roasted vegetables, zesty rice, and fresh toppings like avocado, salsa, and jalapeños for a flavorful, customizable meal with a balance of textures and tastes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 513 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

ROASTED SWEET POTATO
  • 1 sweet potato large
  • 2-3 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
CILANTRO LIME RICE
  • ½-¾ tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½ cup basmati rice or long-grain rice of choice
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ tsp salt or season to taste
  • 1 lime zested and juiced, small
  • 2-4 TBSP cilantro to taste, chopped, fresh
SPEEDY MARINATED ONIONS
  • ¼-½ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1-2 TBSP avocado oil or olive oil
  • ½-¾ TBSP red wine vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
TASTY TOPPING OPTIONS: CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES!
  • black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • diced tomatoes
  • salsa fresh or store-bought
  • guacamole or sliced/cubed avocado
  • Pico de Gallo
  • tortilla chips or strips
  • cilantro fresh and/or chopped scallions
  • jalapeno pepper sliced
  • jalapeno pepper pickled
  • red onion quick pickled
  • lime wedges
  • sour cream (regular or vegan)
  • taco sauce
  • hot sauce Mexican style

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. To keep things clear and simple, I've broken the components up into separate parts in the recipe card. Everything can be done while the sweet potatoes roast, including making the rice and prepping all your mix-ins and toppings. Woot! I put the black beans in the topping category but for sure don't skip this tasty source of fiber and protein!
  2. First roast the sweet potato. Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice sweet potato into ½-inch or 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, combine cubed potato, oil, and spices. Mix to coat and spread potatoes, spaced, on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes or until desired crispiness is reached.
  3. Next make the rice. Heat oil in a medium saucepan and add the rice. Toast, stirring occasionally, until rice starts to brown. Add water, salt, and zest from half the lime. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to lowest setting. Allow to cook undisturbed for 20 minutes. Fluff cooked rice with a fork and season with the juice from half the lime and a few spoonfuls of cilantro. Give it a taste then add any extra zest, juice, salt, or cilantro you'd like.
  4. While the sweet potatoes and rice cook, marinate the onions for extra flavor. Combine oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add thinly sliced red onions and mix to coat. Set aside.
  5. Drain and rinse black beans and prep all your toppings and extras. For my bowls, I love adding fresh chopped tomatoes or some pico de gallo along with guacamole, sliced jalapeños, spicy taco sauce, and a fresh dollop of sour cream.
  6. Ready to eat? Divide cilantro lime rice between two bowls. Top with roasted sweet potato, marinated onion, black beans, and all the toppings and extras your heart desires.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts provided are estimates; adjust according to added toppings or ingredient substitutions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 513kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 372mg (16%) Potassium 821mg (17%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 16229IU (325%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 92mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513

% Daily Value*

Calories 513kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 372mg 16%
Potassium 821mg 17%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 16229IU 325%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 92mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.