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    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Grain Bowl

    Modified: Jun 19, 2023· Published: Oct 22, 2016 by Alaine · Leave a Comment

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    Roasted sweet potatoes, bell peppers, black beans and avocado over your favorite whole grain topped with a spicy lime dressing. Sweet Potato Black Bean Grain Bowl is a hearty and nutritious meal!

    Sweet Potato Black Bean Grain Bowl

    This month’s Recipe Redux theme is Plant Protein Power Bowls. Honest confession – I’ve never had a “grain bowl”. I had to Google exactly what it was. After browsing recipes, grain bowls appear to be a combination of grains + veggies + sauce + a protein source. Easy enough! Since this was uncharted culinary territory I adapted the Sweet Potato and Black Bean Grain Bowl from a tasty sounding recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron.

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    The Sweet Potato and Black Bean Grain Bowl is not only satisfying but a good way to get in a serving of vegetables, whole-grains, legumes and healthy fats in one meal. If you are in a lunch rut, give this recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed!

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    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Grain Bowls

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Grain Bowl

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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes diced (~2 large)
    • ¼ cup Olive Oil separated
    • ½ teaspoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
    • 1 Red or Orange Bell Pepper sliced
    • 1 15 oz. can Black Beans drained
    • 2 cups Brown Rice cooked
    • 1 small Avocado sliced
    • ½ cup Cilantro chopped
    • Dressing

    Dressing

    • ½ cup Mayonnaise
    • 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
    • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Red Hot Sauce or Sriracha

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425F.
    • Toss sweet potatoes with 3 Tbsp. olive oil, paprika and chili powder. Spread potatoes evenly out on foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
    • Toss bell peppers with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
    • Flip sweet potatoes and add bell peppers to baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
    • Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, paprika chili powder, and hot sauce in small bowl. Whisk until fully incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
    • Allow roasted vegetables and rice to cool before serving.
    • To assemble bowls, fill with ½ cup of cooked rice, top with roasted vegetables and black beans. Garnish with avocado and cilantro, if desired. Serve with dressing on the side.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @mytxkitchen or tag #mytxkitchen!

    Adapted from Chelsea's Messy Apron.

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Grain Bowls

    Have you ever had a "grain bowl" before?

    Alaine

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