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Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls

Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls That Wow Your Taste Buds

These Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls are a nutritious twist on comfort food, featuring vibrant ingredients and a zesty Chipotle lime crema.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Bowls
  • 3 cups cubed Sweet Potatoes substitute with butternut squash for a different flavor
  • 1 can Black Beans use canned or cooked dried beans
  • 1 medium Red Onion substitute with yellow onion if preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder if needed
  • 2 cups Arugula substitute spinach for a milder taste
  • 1 medium Avocado omit if unavailable or substitute with extra Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro omit or use parsley if not preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice substitute with lemon juice if needed
  • 2 cups Rice or Quinoa use brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
For the Chipotle Lime Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream use dairy-free yogurt for a vegan version
  • 2 tablespoons Adobo Sauce substitute with sriracha for spice
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup use honey or omit for less sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic as above
  • to taste Salt essential for flavor balance

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Roasting Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a mixing bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they aren’t overcrowded. Roast for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Cooking Black Beans
  1. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Next, add black beans along with your desired spices, cooking until they are heated through. Drizzle lime juice over the beans right before removing the skillet from heat to enhance the flavors.
Making Chipotle Lime Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt (or sour cream), adobo sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice for brightness or maple syrup for sweetness.
Assembling Bowls
  1. In each serving bowl, begin by layering cooked rice or quinoa as the base. Top with a generous portion of roasted sweet potatoes, followed by the seasoned black beans. Add fresh arugula and diced avocado on top for creaminess and texture. Finally, drizzle the Chipotle lime crema over the assembled bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are evenly coated in oil and seasoning before roasting. Store components separately for meal prep.

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