Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Chipotle Beans (Printable)

Tender roasted sweet potatoes crowned with smoky chipotle black beans and bright tomato salsa for a satisfying, nutrient-dense bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Chipotle Black Beans

05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
11 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
12 - ½ cup vegetable broth
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 - Juice of ½ lime

→ Zesty Tomato Salsa

16 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
17 - ½ small red onion, finely diced
18 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
19 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Juice of 1 lime
21 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

22 - 1 avocado, sliced
23 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
24 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on the baking sheet.
02 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
03 - While sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
04 - Add black beans, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, mashing some beans with a spoon for a thicker texture. Stir in lime juice and keep warm on low heat.
05 - Combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss well and set aside at room temperature.
06 - Once sweet potatoes are cooked, split each open lengthwise. Fluff the flesh gently with a fork to create texture.
07 - Spoon chipotle black beans generously over each sweet potato. Top with tomato salsa. Add avocado slices, extra cilantro, and lime wedges as desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It is a nutrient-dense, fiber-rich meal perfect for gut health.
  • Combines smoky, savory, and zesty flavors in one vibrant plate.
  • Easy to prepare and naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
02 -
  • Mash some of the black beans with a spoon while simmering to create a thicker, heartier texture.
  • Always check the labels on adobo sauce and canned beans for hidden gluten or additives if you are following a strict gluten-free diet.
  • Prepare the salsa while the potatoes are in the oven to allow the flavors to meld.
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