Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl

Smoky roasted sweet potato cubes with black beans, brown rice and quick-sautéed kale, finished with lime.

Bowl of rice with roasted sweet potato cubes, black beans and purple kale
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Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook25 min
  • Total40 min
  • Servings4
  • Calories453 per serving
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Ingredients

Servings:4

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut in ¾-inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, low-sodium, rinsed
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 4 cups kale (green or purple), chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the sweet potatoes with 1 Tbsp oil, the paprika, cumin and half the salt.
  2. Roast on a lined sheet pan for 22 to 25 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
  3. Meanwhile, warm the remaining oil in a skillet, add the garlic and kale and cook 3 to 4 minutes until wilted. Warm the beans with the remaining salt.
  4. Divide the rice among four bowls and top with the sweet potatoes, beans and kale. Squeeze lime over the top.

Tips

  • Add avocado or a spoon of salsa for extra flavor.
  • Cook a double batch of sweet potatoes for salads during the week.

Storage

Refrigerate components up to 4 days; reheat or eat cold.

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Calories453
Total fat9.6 g
Saturated fat1.5 g
Carbohydrates81.9 g
Fiber14.0 g
Total sugars7.6 g
Protein12.2 g
Sodium499 mg

Estimated per serving (4 servings) from USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy values for each ingredient. Brands, sizes and cooking methods vary, so treat these as estimates. Optional toppings not listed are excluded.

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USDA FoodData Central entries used
  • Lime juice, raw (FDC 168156)
  • Kale, raw (FDC 168421)
  • Sweet potato, raw, unprepared (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (FDC 168482)
  • Garlic, raw (FDC 169230)
  • Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (FDC 169704)
  • Spices, cumin seed (FDC 170923)
  • Spices, paprika (FDC 171329)
  • Oil, olive, salad or cooking (FDC 171413)
  • Salt, table (FDC 173468)
  • Beans, black, mature seeds, canned, low sodium (FDC 175238)

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov. Values that are not reported for an entry are counted as zero.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment.

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