Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

A hearty salad of roasted spiced sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, crisp vegetables, avocado, and cilantro in a bright lime dressing.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 220°C and place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven to warm.

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  2. Step 2

    Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into even 2 cm cubes.

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Sweet Potato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Ground Cumin, 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 3.0 gr Salt, 2.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

  4. Step 4

    Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in one layer on the hot baking sheet. Roast at 220°C until tender and browned, turning once halfway through.

    Timer: 25 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Rinse the black beans in a colander and drain thoroughly. Prepare the corn, bell pepper, and red onion, then combine them with the beans in the large mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 480.0 gr Black Bean, 160.0 gr Corn, 1.0 piece Red Bell Pepper, 0.5 piece Red Onion

    Cookware: Chef Knife, colander, cutting board, Large Mixing Bowl

  6. Step 6

    Mince the garlic. In a small bowl, whisk it with the lime juice, the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, and the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt.

    Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Garlic, 60.0 ml Lime Juice, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, small bowl, whisk

  7. Step 7

    Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet until warm rather than piping hot.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: rimmed baking sheet

  8. Step 8

    Add the warm sweet potatoes and lime dressing to the bean mixture. Toss gently until evenly coated.

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, spatula

  9. Step 9

    Dice the avocados and chop the cilantro. Fold both gently into the salad and serve.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Avocado, 15.0 gr Cilantro

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Large Mixing Bowl, spatula

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve promptly, or refrigerate within 2 hours. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Hot oven and baking sheet
  • Cut avocado and prepared salad require prompt refrigeration