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Colorful bowl of roasted sweet potato, black beans, and kale topped with peanut butter sauce.

Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowls


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

These hearty bowls combine tender roasted sweet potatoes with seasoned black beans, greens, and a creamy peanut butter drizzle for a warm, nutritious winter meal. Ready in under an hour, they’re perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • water to thin sauce
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving
  • toasted pumpkin seeds for topping

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper then spread in a single layer.

    3. Roast sweet potatoes for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.

    4. While potatoes roast, heat black beans in a skillet over medium heat with a pinch of cumin and 1–2 tablespoons water until warmed through.

    5. In the same pan, sauté kale for 2–3 minutes until wilted and season with salt and lime juice.

    6. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, and lime juice in a bowl, adding water until smooth and pourable.

    7. Assemble bowls with a base of kale or grains, then top with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans.

    8. Drizzle peanut sauce over each bowl and finish with avocado, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and lime wedges.

    9. Serve immediately or store components separately in airtight containers for up to four days.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: roasting
    • Cuisine: vegetarian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 490
    • Sugar: 12
    • Sodium: 380
    • Fat: 22
    • Saturated Fat: 4
    • Unsaturated Fat: 16
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 62
    • Fiber: 16
    • Protein: 17
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: roasted sweet potato, black bean bowls, winter dinner recipes, healthy veg dishes, meal prep bowls, vegan dinners, cozy dinners