Roasted Candy Potato Black Bean Bowls

Roasted Candy Potato Black Bean Bowls with Chili-Lime Dressing are wholesome, plant-based bowls filled with taste, texture, and endurance!

As a Celiac girlie, considered one of my go-tos for a protected, straightforward meal once I’m out and about is Chipotle. I’ve been consuming their burrito bowls since earlier than going gluten free so it looks like a “regular” meal that I by no means had to surrender. That really means rather a lot!

Whereas Chipotle’s burrito bowls have all the time been there for me, their value will increase have carried out me soiled. What was once an $8 meal now prices practically $20. TWENTY DOLLARS. I imply of course I get a scoop of guacamole in my bowl, and of course I get a bag of chips with gluten free queso on the aspect, and of COURSE I spherical up for charity when trying out, however nonetheless — $20?!

There’s a greater approach, and it goes by the title of Roasted Candy Potato Black Bean Bowls with Chili-Lime Dressing. These contemporary, wholesome, filling bowls are made with humble, cheap elements, and pack a nutritious punch. They preserve me full for hours and don’t price an arm and a leg to assemble!

Wholesome + Gluten Free + Vegan Lunch

These candy potato black bean bowls are a wonderful choice for lunch as a result of they’re filling but gentle (aka you received’t want a nap after consuming) and meatless. I attempt to eat meat free earlier than dinnertime so this recipe matches the invoice for me.

Moreover, whereas it’s stuffed with contemporary greens and wholesome elements, this dish is NOT a chilly salad. Throughout the season that shall not be named, a relaxing, lettuce-based salad is the the very last thing I crave. The mix of heat rice and roasted candy potatoes with contemporary lettuce and toppings places these bowls into the wholesome but cozy meal class.

Elements Wanted

Between the cilantro-lime rice, candy potatoes, and chili-lime dressing, these bowls have a couple of hands-on parts, however they arrive collectively rapidly and a number of other are make forward too. Additionally a number of elements like additional virgin olive oil, chili powder, lime juice, and salt and pepper are utilized in a number of of the parts. Right here’s what you’ll want:

For the Candy Potatoes:

• Candy potatoes: you’ll want 2lbs which is ~4 small candy potatoes. Peel then chop them into 1″ cubes.
• Seasonings: chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder lend a smoky + savory distinction to the candy potatoes. Add salt and pepper to style as properly.
• Additional virgin olive oil: for roasting.

For the Chili-Lime Dressing:

• Additional virgin olive oil: be happy to make use of vegetable oil should you choose.
• Contemporary lime juice: for the acid portion of the dressing.
• Mayonnaise: offers the dressing a little bit of creaminess. Use vegan mayonnaise to maintain the recipe vegan. You could possibly additionally use plain Greek Yogurt.
• Honey: to steadiness out the tart lime juice.
• Chili powder: is scrumptious with the lime juice and honey!
• Salt and pepper: to style.

For the Cilantro-Lime Rice:

• Lengthy grain white rice: I’m model loyal to Lundberg Farms white jasmine rice which is a superb, high-quality rice.
• Additional virgin olive oil and salt: to taste the rice.
• Chopped cilantro: stirred in on the finish for a pop of freshness.
• Contemporary lime juice: pairs with the chopped cilantro to present you that traditional, craveable Chipotle-rice taste.

For the Toppings:

• Black beans: merely drain then rinse a can of black beans earlier than scooping into every bowl. You could possibly use pinto beans should you choose!
• Pink onion: thinly slice for a contemporary and spicy chunk. In case you don’t love the flavour of uncooked onions, cube the purple onion then roast it with the candy potatoes for a extra gentle and candy taste.
• Jalapeno: thinly slice then scatter on prime of the bowls. DYK: the bigger the jalapeno the much less spicy it’s? Be happy to make use of pickled jalapenos as a substitute of contemporary should you choose.
• Avocado: contemporary avocado offers every chunk a cool and creamy taste and texture.
• Arugula: I like the flavour of spicy arugula, although child spinach, blended greens, and even shredded lettuce are all nice choices.

The best way to Make Forward of Time

As I discussed, a number of parts of this recipe may be prepped or made forward of time. Listed here are my suggestions:

1. For the candy potatoes: both retailer the peeled and chopped candy potatoes in a bowl of water within the fridge for as much as 4 days earlier than patting dry and roasting, OR roast the candy potatoes based on recipe instructions then cool to room temperature and retailer within the fridge. You may warmth them up within the microwave earlier than consuming or add them to your bowl chilly.
2. For the Chili-Lime Dressing: make as much as 5 days forward of time and retailer within the fridge. It will get higher because it sits!
3. For the black beans: drain and rinse as much as 5 days forward of time then retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge.
4. For the purple onion and jalapeno: slice then retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge as much as 3 days forward of time.

Wait to cube the avocado and make the cilantro-lime rice earlier than serving.

Nice for Meal Prep

Whereas I take pleasure in consuming this bowl heat, it actually is simply as scrumptious chilly which makes it nice for meal prep.

Layer the elements in giant, wide-mouth mason jars with a good becoming lid or pack in Pyrex containers. Voila — straightforward, wholesome, make forward lunches! Wait so as to add the dressing till it’s time to eat.

Pump Up the Protein

Whereas the roasted candy potato black bean bowls are meatless — and many filling on their very own — if you wish to add meat, it’d be completely scrumptious. Listed here are my recs:

Alrighty, let’s eat!

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The best way to Make Roasted Candy Potato Black Bean Bowls

Step 1: Roast the candy potatoes.

Begin by inserting 2lbs of peeled and diced candy potatoes onto a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper or nonstick-sprayed foil. Drizzle with additional virgin olive oil then season with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper

Toss together with your fingertips to coat then unfold the candy potatoes into a good layer and roast at 400 levels for 25-Half-hour or till they’re tender and browned.

After I inform you 1/4 of those by no means make it from the sheet pan to the bowls, I’m not exaggerating. SO scrumptious!

Step 2: Make the Cilantro-Lime Rice.

In the meantime, to a small / medium-size saucepan add lengthy grain white rice, water, salt, and additional virgin olive oil then carry to a simmer. As soon as simmering, place a lid on prime, flip the warmth right down to low, then simmer till the rice is tender, 12-Quarter-hour.

Add chopped cilantro and a squeeze of contemporary lime juice then stir to mix.

Step 3: Make the Chili-Lime Dressing.

As I discussed, this zippy dressing may be made as much as 5 days forward of time! To a mason jar with a good becoming lid, or a mixing bowl, add additional virgin olive oil, contemporary lime juice, mayonnaise (or plain Greek Yogurt), honey, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then shake or whisk to mix.

Style then add extra contemporary lime juice for tartness, honey for sweetness, and/or mayo for much less tartness.

Step 4: Assemble.

Meeting time! This recipe makes sufficient for 5-6 bowls, so to every bowl add a scoop of heat Cilantro-Lime Rice and roasted candy potatoes, plus drained then rinsed canned black beans, thinly sliced purple onion, diced avocado, sliced jalapeno, and a handful of contemporary greens. 

Drizzle with the creamy Chili-Lime Dressing then devour! I hope you like these beautiful, wholesome, filling bowls as a lot as I do — take pleasure in!

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