Vegan Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl (Printable)
Roasted sweet potatoes, spiced black beans, and lime rice topped with fresh vegetables and creamy avocado.
# What You Need:
→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 1.5 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Lime Rice
08 - 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
09 - 2 cups water
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Black Beans
13 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
15 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Fresh Toppings
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
19 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
20 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
21 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
23 - Vegan sour cream or cashew crema (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F for roasting the sweet potatoes.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Spread evenly and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
03 - Rinse rice under cold water. Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan, add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cooked (approximately 12 minutes for white rice, 35 minutes for brown rice). Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and mix in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
04 - In a small pan, heat black beans with cumin, smoked paprika, and salt over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
05 - Halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocado and red onion, chop additional cilantro, and cut lime into wedges for serving.
06 - Divide lime rice among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, avocado slices, and red onion. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Add vegan sour cream or cashew crema if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything roasts on one sheet while the rice simmers away, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction
- The combination of smoky sweet potatoes, zesty lime rice, and creamy avocado hits every craving spot even meat eaters wont miss anything
02 -
- Sweet potatoes can vary wildly in size, so dice them uniformly to ensure everything finishes roasting at the same time
- The rice tastes infinitely better if you let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes before fluffing, trust me on this one
03 -
- If you want extra heat, slice some jalapeño or add your favorite hot sauce at the table
- A drizzle of cashew crema or vegan sour cream makes these feel incredibly indulgent