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Sweet Potato Black Bean Power Bowls

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These Sweet Potato Black Bean Power Bowls are a nourishing and delicious vegetarian meal, combining roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, and fresh toppings, all drizzled with a zesty chipotle lime crema. High in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, this customizable, meal-prep-friendly recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a healthy lunch.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Black Beans:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime

For the Chipotle Lime Crema:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Assembling the Bowls:

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or greens of choice
  • 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • Pickled red onions (optional)
  • Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
  • Pepitas (pumpkin seeds), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.

  2. Prepare the Black Beans: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté diced red onion and bell pepper for about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in black beans, cilantro, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through, then remove from heat.

  3. Make the Chipotle Lime Crema: Whisk together Greek yogurt, adobo sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  4. Assemble the Bowls: In each bowl, layer greens, cooked rice or quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, black bean mixture, avocado slices, pickled red onions (if using), and garnish with cilantro and pepitas. Drizzle with chipotle lime crema before serving.

Notes

  • Grain Alternatives: You can swap rice or quinoa for farro, couscous, or cauliflower rice.
  • Protein Options: Add grilled chicken, tofu, or a fried egg for extra protein.
  • Heat Level: For more spice, include sliced jalapeños or extra chipotle adobo sauce.
  • Make-Ahead: Prep the sweet potatoes, beans, and crema in advance for easy meal prep.

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