How to Make Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet potatoes and black beans are a match made in heaven. Their contrasting flavors and textures come together beautifully in this satisfying and healthy salad. With the addition of fresh ingredients like corn, bell pepper, and cilantro, this salad is bursting with flavor and is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish at your next barbecue.

This sweet potato and black bean salad is not only delicious, but it’s also nutrient-packed. Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, vitamins, and ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Put sweet potato and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the sweet potato mixture and toss to coat vegetables in oil; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven, turning occasionally, until browned on the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Let roasted vegetables cool to room temperature.
  • Puree jalapeno peppers, garlic, lime juice, and remaining olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Transfer cooled roasted vegetables to a large bowl; add black beans and green bell pepper. Pour pureed jalapeno pepper mixture over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Garnish salad with cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    328 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 767mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 968mg