Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls
Hearty bowls of spiced black beans, roasted sweet potato, rice, and lime crema — a satisfying Mexican-style lunch.

Total
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) can black beans
- 1 large whole sweet potato
- 1 cup cup cooked rice
- 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp tsp cumin
- 1 whole lime
- 1/4 cup cup sour cream
- 1 whole avocado(optional)
- 2 tbsp tbsp cilantro(optional)
- 1/2 tsp tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Dice sweet potato, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, and salt, and roast 25 minutes until tender.
- 2
Drain and rinse black beans. Warm in a skillet with smoked paprika and a splash of water, mashing a few beans lightly.
- 3
Mix sour cream with juice of half the lime and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Warm the cooked rice.
- 5
Assemble bowls: rice on the bottom, beans and sweet potato on top.
- 6
Drizzle with lime crema and top with sliced avocado, cilantro, and a lime wedge.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 74 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 16 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
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