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sweet potato and black bean bowl

Colorful Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl with Honey-Lime Tahini Dressing: A Vibrant, Nutritious Meal


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  • Author: Meriem
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Enjoy this colorful sweet potato and black bean bowl, packed with roasted veggies, creamy avocado, and a zesty honey-lime tahini dressing. Ready in 45 minutes, perfect for a healthy meal or side!


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 23 tbsp water (to thin)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, honey, lime juice, water, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust water for desired consistency.
  3. In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and black beans.
  4. Drizzle the honey-lime tahini dressing over the bowl and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately as a hearty, nutritious meal or side dish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼ of the bowl (about 1½ cups)
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg