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sweet potato and black bean quinoa bowls easy recipe
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These Smoky Coconut-Lime Tahini Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quinoa Bowls are a healthy and flavorful plant-based meal, perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep. They combine roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, quinoa, and a creamy tahini drizzle for a satisfying and vibrant dish.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (400g/14oz), cubed
- 200g (1 cup) quinoa, rinsed
- 400ml (1 ¾ cup) water for quinoa
- 1 can (400g/14oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika, divided
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup (60ml) tahini
- 2 tbsp (30ml) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice
- ½ tsp (2g) maple syrup
- ½ tsp (2g) smoked paprika (for drizzle)
- 2–3 tbsp water (for drizzle)
- 2 tbsp (20g) toasted pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp (5g) chopped cilantro
- ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Sweet Potatoes: Cube sweet potatoes, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa, combine with 400ml water, boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes, and fluff.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté red onion and bell pepper in remaining olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
- Warm Black Beans: Add black beans to skillet, season, and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Make Tahini Drizzle: Whisk tahini, coconut milk, lime juice, maple syrup, ½ tsp smoked paprika, and water to desired consistency.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide quinoa, add sweet potatoes and black bean mixture, and avocado (optional).
- Drizzle & Garnish: Drizzle with tahini sauce, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cilantro.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use high-quality smoked paprika. Feel free to customize with other roasted vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg