Description
Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table. This hearty bowl features roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy rice, and black beans, all drizzled with a zesty tahini sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, it caters to various dietary needs as it is both vegan and gluten-free. In just 20 minutes, you can create a nutritious meal that bursts with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Elevate your dining experience with this colorful and delicious bowl that is sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 can black beans
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- Preheat the oven to 415°F. Chop sweet potatoes into cubes and toss them with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for about 20 minutes or until tender.
- In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and warm the black beans until heated through.
- Assemble the bowls by starting with a base of cooked rice, then add roasted sweet potatoes and black beans. Top with avocado cubes and drizzle generously with tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg