Vegan Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl (Printable)
Roasted sweet potatoes, spiced beans, and crisp veggies over zesty lime rice make a satisfying, colorful meal any night of the week.
# What You'll Need:
→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 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 lime juice
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Seasoned Black Beans
13 - 1 can (15 oz) 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 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)
# Directions:
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, 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 (about 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 happens on one sheet pan and one pot, meaning cleanup is almost suspiciously easy
- The roasted sweet potatoes get caramelized edges that make the whole bowl feel decadent despite being entirely plant-based
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the enemy of crispy roasted potatoes—use two sheets if you need to
- The lime rice needs to cool slightly before serving or it'll wilt the fresh toppings
03 -
- Cut your sweet potatoes uniformly so they finish roasting at the same time
- Spend the extra few minutes to really drain and rinse the beans—it makes a noticeable difference in the final bowl