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Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad Recipe

A hearty and nutritious vegan salad featuring sweet potatoes and black beans.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spread diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and roast for 25 minutes or until tender.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add roasted sweet potatoes to the mixing bowl and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for an hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quick, Vegan
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