Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl
45 minutes
3 servings
1
1
pound
sweet potatoes
peeled and cubed
2
tsp
olive oil
1
tsp
garam masala
to taste
kosher salt
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Toss with oil, salt, and garam masala, then place on a baking sheet. Cook at 375F for 30 to 40 minutes.
2
1
tsp
cumin seeds
ground
1
tsp
coriander seeds
ground
1/2
tsp
paprika
1/4
tsp
kosher salt
to taste
black pepper
Grind the spices together. I like to include any pre-ground spices and the salt, too, since without them there's not much for the blades in the spice grinder to grab.
3
1
Tbsp
olive oil
1/2
medium
yellow onion
finely chopped
1/2
large
poblano pepper
finely chopped
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
Tbsp
tomato paste
1
Tbsp
soy sauce
1
15-oz can
black beans
rinsed and drained
prepared
spice mixture
Sauté the onions over medium-high heat until slightly golden. Lower the heat to medium and add the poblano, garlic, tomato paste, and spices, cooking for a few minutes longer. Add the soy sauce, then the beans, and cook until the beans soften slightly, about 10 minutes.
4
1
cup
rice
2
tsp
lime juice
1/4
cup
cilantro
chopped
Stir together the cooked rice, lime juice, and cilantro.
5
1/2
small
avocado
per-person
2
Tbsp
salsa
per-persion
to taste
pickled red onions
to taste
cilantro
chopped
Serve the sweet potato, beans, and rice in a bowl. Top with avocado, salsa, and pickled red onions and garnish with cilantro.