Lunch

Sweet Potato Bowl

By RecipeNest · Lunch

This roasted sweet potato bowl recipe is a cozy, plant-powered lunch built on caramelized sweet potatoes, quinoa, black beans, avocado, and a bright cilantro-lime crema. Ready in 40 minutes, this vegetarian sweet potato bowl is a satisfying Southwest-inspired meal packed with fiber, healthy fats, and lasting energy.

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Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Total

40 min

Servings

4

Calories

480

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Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, diced into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss the sweet potato cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Spread on a parchment-lined sheet pan and roast 25 to 28 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply caramelized.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, simmer the quinoa in vegetable broth 15 minutes; fluff with a fork.

  4. 4

    Warm the black beans and corn in a small skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Whisk Greek yogurt with lime juice, half the cilantro, salt, and pepper to make the crema.

  6. 6

    Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with roasted sweet potato, black beans, corn, and avocado.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with cilantro-lime crema and finish with the remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 480 calories

protein

18g

carbs

70g

fat

16g

fiber

14g

sugar

10g

sodium

540mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get sweet potatoes crispy for a bowl?+

Cut sweet potatoes into even 3/4-inch cubes, toss with plenty of oil, spread in a single layer on a hot 425°F sheet pan, and don't crowd. Flip halfway for a caramelized sweet potato bowl base.

Can a sweet potato bowl be high protein?+

Yes — add grilled chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken, tofu, or an extra scoop of black beans to boost this sweet potato bowl over 30g protein per serving.

Is this sweet potato bowl vegan?+

Use dairy-free yogurt in the cilantro-lime crema and this sweet potato bowl becomes 100% vegan. It's naturally gluten-free too.

How do I store leftover sweet potato bowls?+

Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat the sweet potato and quinoa, then add cold toppings — a great meal prep lunch bowl option.

Sarah Mitchell

Recipe by Sarah Mitchell

Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen

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