Description
A warm and filling salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes and black beans, perfectly balanced with fresh lime and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the bowl.
- Drizzle with lime juice and toss to combine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best flavor, add lime juice just before serving and consider toasting the cumin before adding for enhanced aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Latin American