Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl
A vibrant and healthy bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, finished with a splash of lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes
- 1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Lime
- Spices: cumin, chili powder, salt (and optional cayenne pepper or smoky paprika)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Chop the Sweet Potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- Season and roast the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, cumin, and chili powder for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the black beans by heating them in a small pot with salt and cumin.
- Corn time! If using fresh corn, cut it off the cob; if frozen, cook with the beans.
- Avocado prep: Slice and cube the avocado.
- Assemble the bowl starting with roasted sweet potatoes, add beans, corn, and avocado.
- Garnish with salt, pepper, cilantro, and lime juice.
Notes
Serve with tortilla chips or a side of slaw for an enhanced meal. Perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato, black bean, healthy bowl, vegetarian recipe, easy meal