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Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl
5 from 9 votes

Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl

This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl with Chipotle Lime Crema is satisfying, full of flavor, and perfect for meal prep. It's also easy to customize and can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 593 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the sweet potatoes:
  • 2 sweet potato chopped, medium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
For the black beans:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 red onion diced, medium
  • 1 red bell pepper seed removed and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15 oz black beans canned
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
For the chipotle lime crema:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles in adobo
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For assembling the bowls:
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce or greens of choice, chopped
  • 2 cups rice cooked, or quinoa
  • 2 avocado chopped
  • red onion pickled
  • cilantro sprigs
  • Pepitas for sprinkling on top

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Place the chopped sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated. Spread the potatoes in an even layer. Roast for 25 minutes or until the edges are browned, stirring once halfway through.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, make the black beans. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the black beans, cilantro, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir until combined. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add the lime juice, stir, and remove from the heat. Set aside.
  5. To make the chipotle lime crema, in a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or sour cream), adobo sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic, and salt.
  6. To assemble the bowls, add the sweet potatoes, black beans, lettuce, rice or quinoa, avocado, pickled red onions, cilantro, and pepitas to a bowl. Top with the chipotle lime crema and serve.

Notes

  • This is a great meal prep recipe. You can make the sweet potatoes, black beans, rice (or quinoa) and crema in advance and store in the fridge. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 593kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 93g (31%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 989mg (41%) Potassium 2131mg (45%) Fiber 28g (112%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 21818IU (436%) Vitamin C 57mg (63%) Calcium 221mg (22%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 593

% Daily Value*

Calories 593kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 93g 31%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 989mg 41%
Potassium 2131mg 45%
Fiber 28g 112%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 21818IU 436%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Calcium 221mg 22%
Iron 9mg 50%

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

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