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Healthy Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 bowls

Description

This Healthy Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl is a vibrant and wholesome dish made with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, fresh veggies, and creamy guacamole. It’s plant-based, gluten-free, and packed with fiber, antioxidants, and bold flavors—perfect for meal prep or a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner. With layers of textures and natural ingredients, this bowl is both energizing and comforting.


Ingredients

For Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For Bowl Assembly

  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup canned or frozen corn, rinsed and dried
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes (cherry or Roma)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, romaine, kale)

For Guacamole

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • ¼ cup red onion (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt to taste

Optional Toppings

  • Jalapeño slices
  • Lime wedges
  • Hot sauce
  • Crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.

  2. Prepare the guacamole by mashing avocados and mixing in lime juice, garlic, red onion, and salt. Set aside covered.

  3. Warm black beans and corn in a pan or microwave; season lightly with salt and lime juice.

  4. Chop fresh ingredients (greens, tomatoes, cilantro) and set them aside.

  5. Assemble the bowl: Add greens first, then sweet potatoes, beans, corn, and tomatoes. Add guacamole in the center and top with cilantro and optional toppings.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes