• Course

    Main

  • Prep time

    10 Mins

  • cook time

    30 Mins

  • servings

    2

Ingredients

  • 1ย small sweet potato,ย cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1ยฝย tbspย olive oil,ย divided
  • ยฝย tspย paprika
  • ยผย tspย garlic powder
  • ยผย tspย sea salt
  • 1ย red bell pepper,ย sliced
  • ยผย red onion,ย sliced
  • 14ย ozย can black beans,ย drained & rinsed
  • ยฝย tspย chili powderย (adjust to preference)
  • ยฝย cupย frozen corn
  • 1ย Lotus Foods Organic White Jasmine & Forbiddenยฎ Rice Blend Heat & Eat Pouch
  • ยฝย ripe avocado,ย sliced

Dressing

  • ยผย cupย runny tahini
  • โ…›ย cupย waterย (adjust to preference)
  • ยฝย tbspย hot sauceย (adjust to preference)
  • ยผย tspย garlic powder
  • juice from ยฝ a lime
  • salt,ย to taste

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  • 1

    Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.

  • 2

    Add sweet potato to a medium-sized bowl and toss with ยฝ tbsp of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

  • 3

    Bake on a baking tray lined with parchment paper on the middle rack for 15 mins. Pause to toss the potatoes and add the pepper and onion to the baking sheet. Drizzle the pepper and onions with ยฝ tbsp of olive oil and toss to coat. Roast for an additional 15 mins. When finished, the sweet potatoes should be easily pierced with a fork and the peppers and onions should be slightly charred.

  • 4

    While the potatoes are roasting, add the black beans to a small saucepan and barely cover with water. Simmer for 10 mins to soften. Drain and add ยฝ tbsp olive oil and the chili powder. Sautรฉ for 1-2 mins until fragrant. Set aside and wipe out the pan.

  • 5

    Add the corn to the saucepan and barely cover with water. Bring to a simmer until the corn has defrosted and is warmed through. Drain and set aside.

  • 6

    Prepare rice per directions on package.

  • 7

    Prepare each bowl with a bed of rice topped with black beans, roasted vegetables, corn, and sliced avocado.

  • 8

    Combine the tahini, water, hot sauce, garlic powder, and lime to make a dressing and drizzle over the bowls. Season with salt to taste.

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