Nourishing Black Bean & Sweet Potato Bowl

Name: Nourishing Black Bean & Sweet Potato Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1-inch cuts; 1 14 oz. black beans, canned ((undrained)); 3 cups raw kale, chopped; 2 Tablespoons avocado oil ((or olive oil)); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ((divided)); 1/4 teaspoon (each) paprika, cumin, chili powder; salt & black pepper; 1 cup uncooked rice ((or quinoa)); 2 cups water; 1 avocado, sliced; 1 lime

Updated: Feb 6th, 2020

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Load up on all the veggies with this amazing sweet potato bowl! It is filled with roasted sweet potatoes, garlic-y kale, and flavorful black beans. It is so delicious and perfect for a quick & easy dinner or meal prep.

Believe it or not, this sweet potato bowl is always highly requested in our house! When I ask Drew out of ALL the things I could make for dinner – 99% of the time he asks for this bowl.

Why We Love It

We make this recipe a ton because it’s made with flavorful wholesome vegetables. It’s a vegan & vegetarian friendly meal that will leave you feeling full & satisfied – while still being really easy to throw together. You can also add in additional fresh or roasted vegetables!

My husband also just loves a good rice bowl. So if you’re into that too, I think you’re going to love this.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients in this bowl are very simple and may already be in your pantry! You only need 4 vegetables, 1 grain, cooking oil, and a few seasonings for flavor. This bowl consists of:

Rice or Quinoa
Black Beans
Sweet Potatoes
Kale
Avocado
Oil
Garlic Powder
Paprika
Cumin
Chili powder

How to Make a Nourishing Sweet Potato Bowl – Step by Step

First, preheat oven to 375F. Lay chopped sweet potatoes on a sheet pan and toss with oil and sea salt. Roast sweet potatoes for 20-30 minutes (cooking time will depend on size of sweet potato cuts). Flip sweet potatoes half way through to cook evenly on both sides.
Then, saute 3 cups of kale in oil with salt & garlic powder. Cook until kale is soft – about 3-5 minutes.
While kale is cooking, heat up 1 can of black beans with salt & pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder. Stir often and cook for 5 minutes on LOW heat.
Then arrange bowl with rice, sweet potatoes, sautéed kale, black beans, and sliced avocado.

Extra Tips and Recipe Variations

Make for meal prep: This recipe is perfect for meal preparation throughout the week. It’s healthy, packed with veggies, and easy to store in your refrigerator and reheat for later.
Replace black beans: with garbanzo beans/chickpeas or white cannellini beans instead.
Toppings: My favorite toppings for this are avocado slices, guacamole, lime juice, and cilantro.

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