Veggie

BURRITO BOWL


Serves: *4
*Prep time:
 40 min

Ingredients
1 can (15.5 oz) unsalted black beans
1 C cooked grains (Rice, quinoa, etc)
1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 C cooked corn (I like fire roasted)
1 avocado, sliced
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Mexican chili powder (can sub for regular chili powder) 
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt

Burrito Bowl Dressing Ingredients
1/2 C tahini
1/4 C of water 
1-2 Tbsp mild or hot sauce 
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Juice from 1/2 lime or lemon
Pico de Gallo salsa for garnish (optional)
Salt to taste

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 ° F.

In a medium mixing bowl, add sweet potato chunks, onions, and bell peppers.

Toss with paprika, garlic, salt, and 1/2 Tbsp olive oil.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out sweet potato, onions, and bell peppers so vegetables bake evenly.

Drizzle the remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil on the onion and bell pepper. 

Bake for 25-30 min or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.

During the final 5 min of baking…
Drain canned black beans but do not rinse.

Place beans in a small saucepan over medium heat, and add 1 tsp chili powder and salt to taste. Cook beans until hot. 

Remove the vegetables from the oven when the sweet potatoes are tender.

Assembly…
Assemble your bowls by first creating a bed of rice. 

Top with roasted veggies, black beans, corn, and avocado slices.

In a small bowl or jar, whisk all of the salad dressing ingredients, and drizzle on top of the bowls. 


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