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Healthy Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls | Vegetarian High Protein Lunch

Healthy Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls

A vegetarian, high protein lunch bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, black beans, and a lime-yogurt dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh frozen, or canned)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep sheet pan: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This keeps the sweet potatoes from sticking while they roast.
  2. Season the sweet potatoes: Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the pan so each piece has room to caramelize.
  3. Roast until golden: Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Cook the quinoa: While the sweet potatoes roast, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan, add the rinsed quinoa, and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the grains show a small white ring.
  5. Fluff the quinoa: Remove the quinoa from the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
  6. Warm the beans and corn: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the black beans and corn together for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  7. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add a splash of water if the dressing is too thick to drizzle.
  8. Layer the bowls: Divide the quinoa among four bowls, then top with the roasted sweet potatoes and the warmed black beans and corn.
  9. Add the toppings: Top each bowl with sliced avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  10. Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the lime-yogurt dressing over each bowl right before eating, so the sauce stays bright instead of soaking into the grain.