Sweet Potato Black Bean Rice Bowl
Enjoy a zesty Sweet Potato Black Bean Rice Bowl! This creamy dish is loaded with fiber and plant-based protein. It's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, and low-calorie.
Servings: 4 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 medium size sweet potatoes cut into 1″ cubes
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil divided
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
Rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup white basmati rice uncooked
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lime freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lime zest from the juiced lime
Seasonings
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings
- Avocado cubed
- Red onion sliced
- Cilantro chopped
- Lime sliced into wedges
Instructions
Sweet Potato
- Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare a large baking sheet.
- In a bowl, drizzle cubed potatoes with 1 tsp of olive oil and toss to coat.
- Place them on the baking sheet and spread them out so they evenly cook. Roast for 12-15 minutes until they’re soft.
Rice
- Place a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once it’s hot, add in the white basmati rice and garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute or so.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, squeeze out the lime juice, and add salt. Reduce the heat, cover and let the rice simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the lime zest once the rice has fully cooked.
Final Assembly
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add in the roasted sweet potatoes and black beans. Cover with the seasonings. Mix to coat the vegetables.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add in the cooked rice, stir well, and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until everything has heated up.
- Serve in a bowl with the toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl (12 oz) | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.4g | Sodium: 1382mg | Potassium: 697.7mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4.2g | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3.8mg