Meal Prep Friendly Southwest Sweet Potato Bowls

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This southwest sweet potato bowl features roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, fresh veggies, and a creamy chipotle cottage cheese sauce.
Hi, I’m Sarah Harper, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about cooking, eating, and sharing all things food! At The Addy Bean, you’ll find a variety of flexitarian recipes designed to inspire and empower you to explore the delicious world of plant-based eating. My mission is to make plant-forward meals approachable, enjoyable, and part of your everyday life!

Southwest Sweet Potato Bowl

This sweet potato bowl is a versatile way to use up sweet potatoes. Excellent at any time of year, this recipe combines a can of black beans, corn, and fresh herbs with a creamy southwestern sauce.
Option to add some lean ground beef, ground turkey, or shredded and seasoned tofu for an additional protein boost.

southwest Sweet potato bowl

Why You Will Love This Recipe

I love this recipe for meal prep. You can keep all the ingredients the same or change them up to break up the monotony.

Some other combinations include

  • Sweet potatoes, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley.
  • Sweet Potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, peppers, onions, and cilantro.
  • Sweet potatoes, kale, dried cranberries, and candied pecans.

With a little prep time, you can have a variation of a sweet potato bowl all week long, ready in minutes.

southwest sauce with diced roasted sweet potatoes

Ingredients

  • Sweet Potatoes: Roasted to perfection
  • Black Beans: a can of beans works!
  • Corn: Frozen or canned
  • Kale: Fresh and shredded
  • Red Onion: diced
  • Tomatoes: diced
  • Avocado: diced
  • Cilantro: diced
  • Creamy and High-Protein Southwest Sauce

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until tender.

2. Make the southwest sauce: Add cottage cheese, olive oil, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and water to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water as needed for a drizzleable consistency. Taste and adjust as needed for heat, salt, and acidity.
3. Prep the bowl components
  • If desired, lightly massage the shredded kale with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime to soften.
  • Warm the black beans and corn briefly (optional).
4. Assemble Bowls: Divide roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, tomatoes, kale, and red onion between bowls. Top with avocado and cilantro. Drizzle generously with the southwest cottage cheese sauce.
Diced roasted sweet potatoes on a plate served with a creamy blended cottage cheese Southwest sauce in a clear glass bowl.

Tips and Tricks

When making the sauce, taste as you go. Add more heat, salt, and lime juice per your flavor preferences.
Soften the kale as needed. I like my kale slightly massaged with some lime and salt. This step makes the kale less tough.
Roast the potatoes, prep your ingredients, and make your sauce ahead of time for easy meal planning.

Storage Recommendations

Store components separately or together.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. This is not a freezer-friendly meal due to its salad-like nature. Enjoy this meal warmed or cold.

southwest Sweet potato bowl

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southwest Sweet potato bowl

Southwest Sweet Potato Bowl

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
A hearty, plant-forward sweet potato bowl with black beans, fresh veggies, and a creamy chipotle cottage cheese sauce that adds protein and smoky flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 616 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Blender
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's Knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoe Base

  • 2 sweet potatoes, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Bowls

  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ red onion, diced

Dressing

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 chipotle pepper optional
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • â…• tsp salt
  • 2-5 tbsp water as needed to thin out sauce as desired

Instructions
 

Roast the Sweet Potatoes:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.

Make the Dressing:

  • Blend all dressing ingredients until creamy. Add water or milk to reach desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Assemble the Bowls:

  • Add roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, red onion, tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzle with southwest dressing.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Finish with optional toppings like fresh herbs, jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used, brands, and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 19gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 1503mgPotassium: 1295mgFiber: 16gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 17084IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 4mg
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Hi, I’m Sarah Harper, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about cooking, eating, and sharing all things food! At The Addy Bean, you’ll find a variety of flexitarian recipes designed to inspire and empower you to explore the delicious world of plant-based eating. My mission is to make plant-forward meals approachable, enjoyable, and part of your everyday life!

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