The Vegan Black Bean Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes is a healthy meal. This salad contains 330 calories per serving & prepare in just 40 minutes. We made this salad with sweet potatoes, olive oil, seasoning, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, & maple syrup. Pair this salad with homemade salsa, cilantro, lime wedges, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, or brown rice. Include this Vegan Black Bean Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes in the container and store for three days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Course: Main
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Serving: 4
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mexican
EQUIPMENT:
- Large baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
- Small bowl
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking paper
- Chef’s knife
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES:
- Half tsp ground cumin
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- Quarter tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Quarter tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
FOR THE BLACK BEAN SALAD:
- 2 cans black beans
- Half cup diced red onion
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Half cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup corn kernels
- Quarter cup chopped cilantro
- 1 diced avocado
FOR THE LIME DRESSING:
- Half tsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Quarter tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Quarter tsp salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SWEET POTATOES:
- We use them to include natural sweetness and a soft roasted texture in the salad. They provide color and fiber in the dish. Include butternut squash if you are not using sweet potatoes.
OLIVE OIL:
- It roasts the potatoes properly and makes their edges lightly brown. Olive oil provides a smooth texture to the dressing as well. Avocado oil is a good choice to include as a replacement.
BLACK BEANS:
- These beans includes fiber and vegan protein and fiber in the salad. We rinse them to remove extra liquid to keep the taste fresh. You may use kidney beans as a substitute.
AVOCADO:
- It includes creaminess and healthy fats in the recipe. Avocado maintains the fresh vegetables and gives a richer texture to the salad. You may use diced cucumber as an alternative.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- This syrup maintains the acidity of lime juice and improves the taste of the dressing. Utilize agave syrup as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, cover the sheet with baking paper & warm the oven to 425°F.
- Include diced sweet potatoes, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in the bowl.
- Toss the ingredients properly and spread the potatoes evenly on the sheet to bake for 25 minutes.
- Rinse the drained beans and add them to the corn, red onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, and cilantro in the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk garlic powder, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, lime juice, cumin, and black pepper.
- Add the roasted potatoes to the salad and pour the lime dressing over it.
- Gently toss all ingredients and mix in the diced avocado at last so it does not become mushy.
- Lastly, adjust the seasoning and serve the salad.
TIPS:
- Cut the sweet potatoes into equal sizes to roast them well at the same speed.
- Include the avocado just before serving to prevent browning and mushiness.
- Rinse the beans well to remove extra liquid and keep the salad fresh.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place this salad in the container and store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freezing this salad is not recommended because the ingredients lose their texture. You may freeze sweet potatoes and black beans in different boxes for 60 days.
FAQs:
Does this recipe contain gluten?
- No, the ingredients included in this salad are naturally gluten-free.
Can I make this salad earlier?
- Yes, you may roast the potatoes and prepare the dressing early, then assemble the salad when needed to serve.
How can I make this recipe oil-free?
- You may roast the potatoes using extra lime juice or a small amount of water for an oil-free version.
Can I include canned sweet corn in this meal?
- Yes, you may drain the canned sweet corn well, then include it in the salad for better results.
How to make this salad spicy?
- You may add finely chopped jalapeño, red pepper flakes, or a little chili powder for heat in the dish.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Iron: 4 g
Total Carbs: 51 g
Vitamin A: 18,500 IU
Fiber: 11 g
Calcium: 75 mg
Protein: 11 g
Calories: 330 kcal
Net Carbs: 40 g
Sodium: 510 mg
Potassium: 850 mg
