Vibrant Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl
Enjoy this vibrant sweet potato and black bean bowl, packed with roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, brown rice, and a zesty cilantro lime yogurt sauce. Ready in 45 minutes, 350 kcal per serving!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl (for sweet potatoes)
- Small mixing bowl (for sauce)
- Spatula or wooden spoon (for tossing and mixing)
- Knife and cutting board (for sweet potatoes)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving bowls
- Optional: Tongs (for turning sweet potatoes)
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 ½ cups black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and cumin, then spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy, turning halfway through.
- In a small bowl, mix yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder to make the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with a base of brown rice, topped with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a dollop of cilantro lime yogurt sauce.
