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Black Bean Sweet Potato Bowl

Black Bean Sweet Potato Bowl

Entrees

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Beans

Specialty Diet

Gluten-free

Nutrition

500 calories or less

Cook Time

75 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 small sweet potato
1 cup black beans cooked
1 cup cauliflower
2 tbsps coconut milk
1 tbsp green onions chopped
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp Thai green curry paste
olive oil mist, or 1 to 2 tsps of olive oil

Optional:

8 pecans
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oven to 350F degrees.
Chop sweet potato into cubes.
In a large bowl, mix chopped potatoes with a few sprays of olive oil, and then season with ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and ½ teaspoon of turmeric.
You have two options for cooking — the oven roasted way and the quick way.
If you prefer to roast, spread sweet potatoes in an even layer on a baking sheet or oven safe pan. Roast (you might have to toss occasionally) until soft. This way it takes about 1 hour.
If you don’t have time for that, no problem. Add sweet potatoes in a microwave safe bowl, and cook on high for about 5-10 minutes (or until soft, but firm).
Meanwhile, pulse cauliflower in your food processor until you have about 1 cup of “rice” granules.
Add a few sprays of olive oil to a small saucepan, and cook on medium heat. Add pulsed cauliflower and ½ teaspoon of turmeric — cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant and slightly softened (but still firm).
Next you will mix 1 teaspoon of green Thai curry paste with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk.
Top cauliflower with coconut milk mixture and stir. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
Next, heat black beans in the same saucepan, add a few sprays of olive oil + ½ teaspoon of cumin. Cook beans for a few minutes until fragrant. Transfer beans to cauliflower bowl, then add sweet potatoes.
Finally, add the scallions and pecans. Remember, the pecans are optional, and they add a delightful crunch – but no need to buy a whole bag of if you don’t already have them at home.
Top with salt & pepper, to taste. Enjoy!