Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Chipotle Black Beans (Printable)

Tender sweet potatoes with smoky chipotle beans and zesty fresh salsa

# What You Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
04 - ¼ 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 - ½ cup vegetable broth
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 - Juice of ½ lime

→ Zesty Tomato Salsa

16 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
17 - ½ small red onion, finely diced
18 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
19 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Juice of 1 lime
21 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 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.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon 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.
03 - Add black beans, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, mashing some beans with a spoon to achieve thicker texture. Stir in lime juice and keep warm.
04 - Combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss well and set aside.
05 - Once roasted, split each sweet potato open. Fluff the flesh with a fork.
06 - Spoon chipotle black beans over each sweet potato. Top generously with tomato salsa. Add avocado slices, extra cilantro, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • High Fiber: Loaded with nutrients from both sweet potatoes and black beans.
  • Smoky & Zesty: A perfect balance of warm spices and bright citrus.
  • Naturally Dietary-Friendly: A vegetarian and gluten-free main dish that everyone can enjoy.
02 -
  • Texture Trick: Mashing just a few of the beans with the back of your spoon creates a much thicker, heartier sauce that stays on the potato.
  • Baking Tip: Using parchment paper on your baking sheet ensures easy cleanup after roasting the potatoes.
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