Sweet Potato Taco Bowls (Printable)

Roasted sweet potatoes paired with black beans, fresh vegetables, and tangy lime dressing for a nutritious bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 avocado, diced
06 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
07 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)

→ Beans and Grains

08 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa

→ Spices and Seasonings

10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
14 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Lime Dressing

16 - 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
17 - 2 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
19 - 1 clove garlic, minced
20 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
21 - Salt, to taste

→ Toppings (optional)

22 - Fresh cilantro leaves
23 - Lime wedges
24 - Vegan sour cream

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread sweet potatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
04 - Remove baking sheet, add diced red bell pepper and sliced red onion, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and roast for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and caramelized.
05 - While vegetables roast, whisk together fresh lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt in a small bowl.
06 - Heat black beans gently in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
07 - Divide cooked rice or quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, warmed black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, diced avocado, and jalapeño slices if desired.
08 - Drizzle each bowl with prepared lime dressing. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges, and vegan sour cream if desired.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted sweet potatoes get this crispy, almost caramelized edge while staying creamy inside, which feels indulgent for something genuinely good for you.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour and tastes even better than takeout bowls that cost twice as much.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble right before eating, so it works for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper because these roasted vegetables will stick to a bare sheet and break apart when you try to scoop them.
  • The lime dressing really is what transforms this from vegetable medley into something craveable, so don't skimp on it or make it ahead without the cilantro, which gets dark and loses its brightness.
03 -
  • Toss your roasted vegetables with a squeeze of lime juice while they're still warm so they absorb that brightness instead of just getting it on top.
  • If you have access to fresh pepitas or tortilla chips, they add a textural contrast that makes the whole bowl feel more intentional and restaurant-quality.
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