Cajun-Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl

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A hearty, spicy vegetarian bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes and black beans with a smoky Cajun spice blend, perfect for a healthy home-cooked meal. This healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs canned black beans, drained and rinsed, olive oil, cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 cups diced sweet potatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp salt until evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  2. Step 2: Roast the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and edges are lightly crispy.
  3. Step 3: While the sweet potatoes roast, warm 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans in a small saucepan over low heat.
  4. Step 4: To assemble bowls, divide 2 cups cooked brown rice among 4 bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes and warm black beans.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lime juice over each bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
  6. Step 6: Optionally, add 1 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt per bowl for creaminess. Serve warm.

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