Sweet Potato Taco Bowls (Printable format)

A vibrant dish with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, fresh veggies, and zesty lime dressing.

# List of ingredients:

→ 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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes. Add red bell pepper and red onion to the baking sheet, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and roast for an additional 10 minutes until tender and caramelized.
04 - Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt in a small bowl.
05 - Gently heat black beans in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
06 - Divide cooked rice or quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, bell pepper, red onion, black beans, cherry tomatoes, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, and jalapeño slices if using.
07 - Drizzle lime dressing over the bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges. Add vegan sour cream if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Sweet potatoes get crispy and deeply golden when roasted hot, tasting nothing like the mushy versions from childhood.
  • The lime dressing is bright enough to wake up your whole plate without needing anything heavy or creamy.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes, which makes these perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd on a Saturday.
02 -
  • Don't dress the entire bowl in advance if you're not eating it right away; the dressing softens the raw vegetables and everything gets droopy within an hour.
  • The lime dressing can be made up to two days ahead and actually tastes better the next day once the garlic flavor mellows slightly and the cilantro infuses throughout.
  • If your sweet potatoes aren't caramelizing properly, your oven might be running cool, or you're cutting them too large; cook them until the edges look almost charred in spots, not just soft.
03 -
  • Toast your spices briefly in a dry pan before mixing with oil if you want even deeper flavor—it wakes them up and makes the whole bowl taste more intentional.
  • If you don't have fresh cilantro, parsley works, or skip the herb and add extra lime juice and a tiny bit of garlic to the dressing instead.
  • Keep lime wedges at the table; people love adjusting their own brightness, and it makes the meal feel interactive rather than finished.
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