Description
This Sweet Potato Bowl with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce is a fresh and satisfying meal loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, crisp lettuce, and creamy toppings. The tangy cilantro lime sauce ties everything together for a vibrant and flavorful bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite size cubes
- 1 can black beans (15 oz / 400 g can), rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 3 cups shredded lettuce (iceberg, romaine, or mixed greens)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Optional toppings: crushed tortillas, canned corn, pickled red onions, pumpkin seeds, hot sauce
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small clove garlic, grated (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water, as needed to thin the sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and rinsed black beans to a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, taco seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread into an even layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, grated garlic, salt, and chopped cilantro.
- Stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons of water until the sauce is smooth and easy to drizzle. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or salt if desired.
- Divide the shredded lettuce between serving bowls. Top with the roasted sweet potatoes and black beans.
- Add cottage cheese, sliced avocado, and any optional toppings such as corn, pickled onions, pumpkin seeds, or crushed tortilla chips.
- Drizzle generously with the creamy cilantro lime sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add cooked rice or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- The cilantro lime sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Swap cottage cheese for feta or extra avocado if preferred.
- For extra spice, add hot sauce or pickled jalapeños before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
