Description
This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad is a colorful, bold, and nutrient-packed dish perfect for a quick lunch, healthy snack, or easy dinner. It features caramelized sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, fresh red onion, peppers, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing. Whether you’re looking for vibrant dinner ideas, clean eating recipes, or make-ahead food ideas, this easy recipe checks all the boxes with plant-based protein, wholesome ingredients, and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
3 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small jalapeño or red chili, finely chopped
1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cube sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly crispy.
4. While potatoes are roasting, rinse and drain black beans, then chop red onion, bell pepper, chili, and cilantro.
5. Once sweet potatoes cool slightly, combine them in a large bowl with beans, onion, pepper, chili, and cilantro.
6. Add lime juice and a light drizzle of olive oil.
7. Gently toss everything together and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice to taste.
8. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
9. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
For best texture, don’t overcrowd the pan when roasting sweet potatoes.
Add avocado or crumbled cheese for extra richness.
To make it spicier, increase the amount of chili or add hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy snack, quick lunch, plant-based, gluten-free, food ideas