Description
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burrito Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option that combines roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and fluffy brown rice, topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and diced
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Brown rice: 1 cup, uncooked
- Avocado: 1 large, sliced
- Corn: 1 cup (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Tortilla strips: 1 cup (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes.
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Spread them out in a single layer.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- In a small saucepan, combine the drained black beans with 1 cup of corn and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- In each serving bowl, start with a base of fluffy brown rice, then add the roasted sweet potatoes, followed by the black beans and corn mixture.
- Top with slices of avocado, drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with cilantro, and add tortilla strips for crunch.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the sweet potatoes in lime juice and spices before roasting.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Experiment with spices to customize the flavor.
- Rinse brown rice before cooking for fluffiness.
- Keep components warm in the oven if preparing ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Black Bean, Burrito Bowls, Vegan, Healthy, Meal Prep