Description
Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a vibrant, hearty meal that perfectly combines roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy rice, and zesty black beans, all drizzled with creamy tahini sauce. Ideal for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Rice
- Black beans
- Cajun seasoning
- Tahini sauce (tahini, garlic powder, lemon juice)
- Olive oil
- Onions
- Bell peppers
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Preheat the oven to 415°F (210°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and Cajun seasoning on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then roast for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic (and optional onions/bell peppers) in olive oil. Stir in black beans and warm through.
- To assemble, layer cooked rice in bowls, top with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans, add cubed avocado, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg