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Colorful bowl of roasted sweet potato, black beans, kale, and creamy peanut sauce served as a healthy winter dinner.

Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowls – A Cozy Winter Dinner Recipe


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Description

These bowls combine caramelized sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, leafy greens, and a creamy peanut dressing for a comforting and nutritious winter meal. Easily adaptable for meal prep, they make a satisfying vegan dinner that warms you from the inside out.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 23 tbsp warm water
  • optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, lime wedges

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

    2. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

    3. While potatoes roast, heat black beans in a small saucepan with a splash of water and lime juice for 5–7 minutes.

    4. Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, and warm water in a bowl or blender and whisk until smooth.

    5. Optionally sauté kale or spinach in a drizzle of olive oil until just wilted.

    6. Assemble bowls by layering greens, roasted sweet potatoes, and black beans.

    7. Drizzle with peanut dressing and top with red onion, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

    8. Serve immediately while warm.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: roasting and assembling
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 10
    • Sodium: 400
    • Fat: 20
    • Saturated Fat: 3
    • Unsaturated Fat: 15
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 60
    • Fiber: 12
    • Protein: 12
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: roasted sweet potato bowls, black bean bowls, winter dinner recipes, healthy beans recipe, vegan dinner bowls, cozy winter meals