Black Bean Burrito Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
A delicious vegan black bean burrito bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, rice, and your favorite burrito bowl toppings.
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 428kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked long grain or short grain brown rice
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1 recipe for spiced black beans
- Salsa for topping
- Toasted pepitas for topping
- Cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and combine with 1 cup of water in a pot with a lid. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.; 40 to 50 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, heat your oven to 425˚F. Cube the sweet potatoes into ½” pieces and toss with the minced garlic, olive oil, and salt. Roast for roughly 30 minutes; until tender and browning.
- Finally, make the black beans. Add the black beans with their liquid to a pan along with a bit of minced garlic, spices, and salt; cooking until the beans are warm and the sauce has thickened.
- Assemble the bowls with a layer of rice, then beans and sweet potatoes. Top with your favorite salsa, toasted peptias, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Tips + Tricks: Make the black beans ahead of time and allow the flavors to sit together. Also, for a faster meal, swap out the rice for quinoa or bulgur.
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Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal | Protein: 12.6g | Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 204mg | Fiber: 11.6g | Sugar: 2.8g