Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Chipotle Black Beans (Printable Version)

Roasted sweet potatoes topped with smoky chipotle black beans and fresh tomato salsa. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with fiber.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 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 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - Juice of 1/2 lime

→ Zesty Tomato Salsa

16 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
17 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
18 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
19 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Juice of 1 lime
21 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until tender.
03 - Heat 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. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add black beans, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, mashing some beans with a spoon for thicker texture. Stir in lime juice and keep warm.
05 - Combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss well and set aside.
06 - Once sweet potatoes are cooked, split each open and fluff the flesh with a fork.
07 - Spoon chipotle black beans over each sweet potato. Top generously with tomato salsa. Add avocado slices, extra cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while sweet potatoes are warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It turns humble pantry staples into something that feels restaurant-worthy without any fuss.
  • The smoky heat from chipotle plays perfectly against the natural sweetness of roasted potatoes.
  • You get layers of texture and flavor in every bite, from creamy beans to bright, crunchy salsa.
  • Its filling enough to satisfy without leaving you heavy, and your gut will thank you for all that fiber.
02 -
  • Don't skip piercing the sweet potatoes before roasting, I forgot once and one exploded in the oven, it was a mess.
  • Mashing some of the beans while they simmer is the secret to getting that thick, saucy texture instead of soupy beans.
  • Make the salsa while everything cooks so it has time to sit, the flavors get so much better after even just 10 minutes.
03 -
  • Roast extra sweet potatoes and keep them in the fridge, they're perfect for quick lunches all week.
  • If your salsa tastes flat, add a pinch more salt and lime juice, it'll brighten up immediately.
  • Let the beans sit for a few minutes after cooking, they thicken up even more as they cool slightly.
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