Description
A vibrant and healthy plant-based meal featuring roasted spiced sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, and cilantro lime rice.
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1.5 cups basmati rice
3 cups water or vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 lime, juiced and zested
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
Optional toppings: Salsa, pickled red onions, jalapeños
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with avocado oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Step 3: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
Step 4: While the potatoes roast, prepare the rice by bringing the water or broth to a boil, adding the rice, then simmering covered for 15 minutes. Once cooked, stir in the lime zest and half of the cilantro.
Step 5: In a small saucepan, warm the black beans over medium heat with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Step 6: Assemble the bowls by dividing the cilantro lime rice among four bowls. Top with the roasted sweet potatoes, warm black beans, corn, and sliced avocado.
Step 7: Garnish with the remaining cilantro and your choice of optional toppings like salsa or pickled onions.
Notes
Store components separately to keep the rice fluffy and the potatoes from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian & Vegan
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg