Description
A vibrant and filling salad with sweet potatoes, black beans, and chickpeas, delivering a burst of flavors and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika. Toss to coat evenly, and then roast for around 20-25 minutes, or until they become tender and slightly caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, prepare your dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust these spices to suit your taste preference.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, chickpeas, diced bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Gently fold in the cooled sweet potatoes. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together.
- Give the salad a taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep avocado separate until serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg