Description
Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dining experience. This quick, vegan, and gluten-free meal is perfect for lunch or dinner and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings. The combination of roasted sweet potatoes, rice, and black beans creates a hearty and satisfying bowl that can be enjoyed fresh or made in advance for meal prep. With its delightful Cajun seasoning adding a spicy kick, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 ½ cups uncooked rice
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 can black beans
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 avocado (optional)
- Tahini sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Cook the rice as per package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 415°F (213°C) and roast cubed sweet potatoes tossed with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper for about 20 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic with onions and bell peppers until soft, then add rinsed black beans to heat through.
- Layer cooked rice in bowls, top with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, cubed avocado, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 18g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg