Description
A nourishing and colorful bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, black beans, and fresh avocado, perfect for meal prep and customization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley) for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into small cubes.
- Toss the sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook quinoa or brown rice according to the package instructions.
- In serving bowls, layer the cooked quinoa or rice, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, and sliced avocado.
- Top the bowls with fresh herbs and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg