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Colorful bowl with sweet potato, corn, tomatoes, purple cabbage, and creamy green dressing
Jackie Akerberg

Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

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This Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl combines roasted sweet potatoes, protein-packed black beans, and fresh veggies for a colorful, nourishing meal. Topped with a zesty, dairy free creamy cilantro sauce, this bowl has everything you need for a satisfying lunch or dinner. It’s ready in 30 minutes, easy to customize, and perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 319

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Bowl Ingredients
  • 2 medium or 1 large sweet potato, cubed
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 5 oz baby arugula, or spinach
  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Creamy Cilantro Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup cilantro, great time to use stems
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • ½ large avocado
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 jalapeño, more or less, for desired spice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water, more or less for desired consistency

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 and line a large metal baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Drizzle with a splash of olive oil if desired and use your hands to evenly coat. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden, tossing halfway through.
  2. While sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the sauce by adding all ingredients to a blender and pureeing until smooth and creamy. Season to taste and adjust the amount of water for your desired thickness.
  3. To serve, divide arugula between serving bowls and top with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, cabbage, and corn. Drizzle with prepared sauce and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving 1servingCalories 319kcalCarbohydrates 61gProtein 12gFat 5gSaturated Fat 1gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 3gSodium 1079mgPotassium 1263mgFiber 15gSugar 13gVitamin A 17902IUVitamin C 48mgCalcium 170mgIron 5mg

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

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