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Sweet Potato Taco Bowl

Sweet Potato Taco Bowl: A Flavorful Twist on Taco Night

Enjoy a Sweet Potato Taco Bowl packed with wholesome ingredients for a delightful taco night twist!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Black Beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup water or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice or brown rice (or quinoa)
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth for cooking
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
For the Corn and Pepper Mix
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice optional
For Toppings and Sauce
  • 1 medium avocado
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup radishes optional, sliced
  • 1 cup tomato or cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves for garnishing
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream or coconut yogurt for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce or chipotle sauce to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin for taco sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for taco sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for taco sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder for taco sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice for taco sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt for taco sauce
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper for taco sauce
  • water to thin, if needed
  • ½ cup shredded cheese optional
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese optional
  • ½ cup crushed tortilla chips optional
  • 1 medium sliced jalapeños optional

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • Medium skillet
  • small skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sweet Potato Taco Bowl
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil and toss to coat them evenly with seasonings.
  3. Spread seasoned sweet potatoes onto the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy and tender.
  4. Rinse rice under cold water, then combine with water or broth and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until cooked.
  5. Fluff cooked rice with a fork, stir in lime juice, cilantro, and olive oil or butter, and keep warm.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté diced onion until softened, then add minced garlic to cook until fragrant.
  7. Add spices and black beans to the skillet, stir in water or broth, and simmer until heated through with lime juice.
  8. In a small skillet, heat olive oil, sauté diced red bell pepper, then add corn, salt, and pepper, cooking until heated through.
  9. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, hot sauce, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper for the creamy taco sauce.
  10. Prepare toppings: slice avocado, red onion, radishes, and tomatoes; chop cilantro and prepare lime wedges.
  11. Assemble the bowls with rice, black beans, sweet potatoes, corn mix, and fresh toppings.
  12. Drizzle the creamy taco sauce over the bowls and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize your bowl with your favorite toppings for a meal everyone will enjoy.

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