Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl
This vibrant and satisfying bowl features roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, and fresh avocado over a bed of fluffy rice. It's a wholesome meal packed with plant-based protein and fiber, perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
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- Temps total
- 50 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 500 gsweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 425 gblack beans, canned, rinsed and drained
- 0,5 uyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 gragarlic, minced
- 0,25 tassavegetable broth
- 1 tassarice, uncooked, cooked according to package directions
for roasting
- 2 csolive oil
for sweet potatoes
- 0,5 ctcumin, ground
- 0,5 ctpaprika, smoked
- 0,5 ctsalt
- 0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 1 uavocado, diced
- 0,25 tassafresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 ulime, cut into wedges
Estris
medium skillet · pot · large bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper · knife · oven · cutting board
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Uns 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Uns 2 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Uns 1 min
- 4
Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
Uns 25 min
Nota de cuina: Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- 5
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the rice according to package instructions.
Uns 20 min
- 6
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil if desired, then add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Uns 7 min
- 7
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 8
Stir in the black beans, vegetable broth, and a pinch more cumin and paprika if desired. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Uns 5 min
- 9
To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned black beans.
Uns 2 min
- 10
Garnish each bowl with diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowl just before eating for extra brightness.
Conservació
Store leftover sweet potato and black bean bowl components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat the sweet potatoes and black beans gently in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. The rice can also be reheated.