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Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls

Irresistible Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls for Easy Meal Prep

These Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls are a delicious, nutritious, vegetarian meal perfect for meal prep, ready in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups diced sweet potatoes can substitute with butternut squash
  • 1 can black beans rinsed before use
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa quinoa is gluten-free
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium red onion can substitute with green onions
  • 3 cloves garlic use fresh or garlic powder
  • 2 cups arugula can substitute with spinach
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium avocado can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup cilantro can omit or replace with parsley
  • 1 juice lime can substitute with lemon juice
For the Chipotle Lime Crema
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt can replace with silken tofu for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • a pinch salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until coated. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, until fork-tender and caramelized.
Step 2: Sauté the Black Beans
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and sauté chopped red onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in black beans with cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until heated through.
Step 3: Prepare Chipotle Lime Crema
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, adobo sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Bowls
  1. Start with a base of cooked rice or quinoa in each bowl. Layer roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed black beans, arugula, and diced avocado. Drizzle with chipotle lime crema.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 14gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store components separately and combine right before serving.

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