Sheet Pan Chili-Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

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A hearty vegan sheet pan meal featuring chili-spiced roasted sweet potatoes and black beans with a smoky, savory flavor. This Mexican-inspired vegan recipe (gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, black beans, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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: 35 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 2 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Spread the spiced sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Remove the pan from the oven, add 1 1/2 cups rinsed and drained black beans to the sweet potatoes, and gently toss to combine.
  5. Step 5: Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for an additional 10-12 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top, and serve with 4 lime wedges for squeezing.

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