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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls
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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls

Cilantro lime quinoa is topped with seasoned roasted sweet potatoes, black beans and a delicious cilantro cream sauce. These quinoa bowls are a hearty vegetarian dinner you'll love!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Vegan

Ingredients

Roasted Sweet Potato
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • lime juiced, half
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Cilantro Cream Sauce
  • 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon honey or to taste, or maple syrup
  • lime juiced, half
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Other Ingredients
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Roasted Sweet Potato
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  1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the diced sweet potato to a bowl along with the oil, salt, pepper and spices. Toss until coated then dump it out onto the baking sheet. Spread it out into a single layer.
  2. Bake for 12-18 minutes or until the potato is fork tender.
Quinoa
  1. Rinse and drain the quinoa. Add it to a saucepan with the water and salt. Bring it to a boil then cover with a lid and turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer the quinoa for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
  2. Stir in the spices, lime juice, and cilantro. Taste for seasoning.
Cilantro Cream Sauce
  1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Puree until the sauce is smooth. Taste for seasoning then pour it into a jar or bowl.
Assembling
  1. Add a 1/4 of the quinoa to each bowl. Top with some of the roasted sweet potato and black beans. Drizzle with the cilantro cream and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 641mg (27%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 641mg 27%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

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