Vegan Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl (Printable)
Roasted sweet potatoes, spiced black beans, and zesty lime rice with fresh avocado, corn, and vegetables.
# What You Need:
→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 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 ounces) 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.
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 (approximately 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything comes together in one bowl with contrasting textures and bright flavors
- Perfect for meal prep and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting sweet potatoes or theyll steam instead of getting those crispy caramelized edges
- Let the rice cool slightly before stirring in the lime juice so it absorbs the flavor evenly
03 -
- Roast your sweet potatoes at a higher temperature for shorter time to get maximum caramelization without mushiness
- Season each component separately rather than just seasoning the final bowl