Description
Ready for a bold, wholesome, and colorful meal idea that’s perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner? This Black Bean and Rice Bowl with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce is layered with flavor and texture: fluffy brown rice, creamy guacamole, roasted sweet potatoes, and hearty black beans, all tied together with a tangy yogurt sauce. It’s an easy recipe that ticks all the boxes—plant-based protein, vibrant veggies, and fast assembly. A total win for healthy snack or dinner ideas!
Ingredients
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium sweet potato, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice (for guacamole)
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
½ cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice (for sauce)
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic (for sauce)
1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potato with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
2. Cook brown rice according to package instructions or in a rice cooker. Fluff and set aside.
3. Warm black beans in a small saucepan with a bit of oil and a pinch of salt and garlic powder.
4. Prepare Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce: blend yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and honey until smooth. Adjust salt if needed.
5. Mash avocado with lime juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt to make guacamole.
6. Assemble the bowl: layer brown rice, black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, corn, and guacamole. Drizzle with cilantro lime yogurt sauce.
7. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
For a vegan version, swap regular yogurt with coconut or soy-based yogurt.
Roasting the sweet potatoes until slightly charred enhances their sweetness and texture.
To save time, use pre-cooked rice and canned corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg