Description
These Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal, packed with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a creamy avocado lime dressing. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice (optional)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
For the Avocado Lime Dressing:
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
- Heat Black Beans and Corn:
- While the sweet potatoes roast, heat black beans and corn in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Make Dressing:
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Bowls:
- In each bowl, layer cooked quinoa or rice (if using), roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and corn.
- Serve:
- Drizzle with avocado lime dressing and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
A vibrant, healthy, and satisfying bowl filled with sweet potatoes, black beans, and a creamy avocado lime dressing – perfect for a wholesome meal! 🍠🖤
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0 g