Vegan Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl (Printable)
Roasted sweet potatoes, lime rice, black beans, and fresh vegetables create this satisfying Mexican-inspired bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 1.5 lbs)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Lime Rice
08 - 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
09 - 2 cups water
10 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
11 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Seasoned Black Beans
13 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
15 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
16 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Fresh Toppings
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed)
19 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
20 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
21 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
23 - Vegan sour cream or cashew crema (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F for roasting 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 tsp salt to a boil in a saucepan, add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cooked (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 cilantro, and cut lime into wedges.
06 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado slices, and red onion. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Add vegan sour cream or cashew crema if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything roasts on one sheet pan while the rice simmers away, meaning minimal dishes and maximum flavor
- The combination of smoky sweet potatoes, zesty lime rice, and creamy avocado hits every single craving button
02 -
- Dont crowd your sweet potatoes on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of roast, which is sad and avoidable
- The lime juice in the rice needs to hit the warm grains immediately to absorb properly
03 -
- If your sweet potatoes are not caramelizing, turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes and watch closely
- Season each component as you go rather than just at the end