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Colorful bowl with sweet potato, corn, tomatoes, purple cabbage, and creamy green dressing
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

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!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, tex mex
Keyword dairy free, easy meal prep option, gluten free, oil free, roasted
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 319kcal
Author Jackie Akerberg

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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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: 1serving | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1079mg | Potassium: 1263mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 17902IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 5mg
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