Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl, a delightful fusion of nutrition and taste. This dish combines roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, and fluffy rice, all drizzled with creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this vegan and gluten-free recipe accommodates various dietary preferences while keeping your taste buds excited. With its zesty Cajun seasoning and colorful veggies, this bowl is sure to become your go-to comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups rice
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 can black beans
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Tahini sauce: 1/3 cup tahini, juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 415°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil and Cajun seasoning on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 20 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic and optional onions/bell peppers in oil. Add drained black beans; heat through.
- Assemble your bowl: layer rice, roasted sweet potatoes, warm black beans, avocado cubes, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg