Sweet Potato Taco Bowls (Printer View)

Roasted sweet potatoes with black beans, fresh vegetables, and lime dressing in a vibrant bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 avocado, diced
06 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
07 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)

→ Beans and Grains

08 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa

→ Spices and Seasonings

10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
14 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Lime Dressing

16 - 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
17 - 2 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
19 - 1 clove garlic, minced
20 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
21 - Salt, to taste

→ Toppings (optional)

22 - Fresh cilantro leaves
23 - Lime wedges
24 - Vegan sour cream

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes. Then add diced red bell pepper and sliced red onion to the baking sheet, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and roast for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and caramelized.
04 - While vegetables roast, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt in a small bowl.
05 - Heat the drained black beans gently in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
06 - Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, black beans, cherry tomatoes, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, and jalapeño slices if desired.
07 - Drizzle the lime dressing over each bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges. Add vegan sour cream if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, and most of that is hands-off roasting time.
  • It tastes even better the next day, so meal prep suddenly feels effortless and rewarding.
  • The lime dressing is bright enough to make simple vegetables feel fancy without any complicated techniques.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—it stops the sweet potatoes from sticking and makes cleanup actually tolerable.
  • If your avocado isn't quite ripe when you're assembling, slice it anyway and let it sit in a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a minute to brighten its flavor and keep it from browning.
03 -
  • Don't let your sweet potatoes get too small when cubing them or they'll dry out during roasting—aim for roughly 1-inch pieces.
  • If you're cooking for people with different heat tolerances, keep the jalapeños and hot sauce on the side so everyone can customize their own spice level.
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