Chipotle Black Bean Sweet Potato Bowls
Chipotle chili powder gives this bowl a smokier heat than my usual black bean and sweet potato combinations, and roasting the sweet potatoes until they caramelize adds a natural sweetness that balances it out. It's a fully plant-based bowl that doesn't feel like it's missing anything.
Roasting the sweet potatoes at a high temperature is what gets those caramelized edges, which add more flavor than just steaming or boiling them would. Black beans add the protein and fiber that make this filling enough on its own.
Chipotle brings a smokiness that's different from the plain chili powder I use in a lot of my other bowls, so this one doesn't taste like a repeat of my other Southwest-style meals. Avocado added at the end keeps it feeling fresh.
The recipe card has the full ingredient breakdown and roasting time for all ten portions. Let everything cool before sealing the containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days and freeze the rest. Keep the avocado separate until serving.
Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.
Chipotle Black Bean Sweet Potato Bowls
YIELD
10 portions
ESTIMATED NUTRITION
545 calories • 15g protein • 92g carbs • 14g fat per portion
What I really like about this recipe is how much smokier the chipotle makes it compared to a plain chili powder version.
Ingredients
• 12 1/2 cups sweet potato, cubed
• 5 cans black beans, drained
• 7 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 2 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 2 1/2 tbsp chipotle chili powder
• 2 1/2 lime, juiced
• salt and pepper
Directions
1. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, chipotle chili powder, salt and pepper.
2. Roast at 425°F for 25–30 minutes, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
3. Warm the black beans with a squeeze of lime.
4. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers with rice. Add avocado just before eating.
Meal-prep notes: Refrigerate promptly and use refrigerated portions within 3–4 days; freeze any portions you will not eat in that window. Reheat until warmed through. Nutrition is estimated per portion.
