Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Chipotle Black Beans (Printable)

Tender roasted sweet potatoes loaded with smoky chipotle black beans and fresh zesty tomato salsa for a satisfying vegetarian meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Chipotle Black Beans

05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced or 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
11 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
12 - ½ cup vegetable broth
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
15 - Juice of ½ lime

→ Zesty Tomato Salsa

16 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
17 - ½ small red onion, finely diced
18 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
19 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Juice of 1 lime
21 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

22 - 1 avocado, sliced
23 - Extra cilantro, chopped
24 - Lime wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on baking sheet and roast for 35–40 minutes until tender.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add black beans, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, mashing some beans with a spoon for thicker texture. Stir in lime juice and keep warm.
04 - Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss well and set aside.
05 - Once roasted, split each sweet potato open. Fluff the flesh with a fork.
06 - Spoon chipotle black beans over each sweet potato. Top generously with tomato salsa. Add avocado slices, extra cilantro, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent while actually leaving you feeling energized instead of weighed down.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight dinners stop feeling like negotiations with yourself.
  • The textures and temperatures create this satisfying contrast that keeps your interest from the first bite to the last.
02 -
  • Never add the lime juice to the beans while they're still simmering or it will lose its brightness and turn slightly bitter.
  • Raw tomato salsa waits for no one; make it just before serving so it stays crisp and the tomatoes don't release too much liquid.
03 -
  • Make the chipotle beans ahead and reheat them gently while the potatoes roast; this actually deepens the flavors overnight.
  • If you love this dish but need more protein, scatter toasted pepitas over the top or serve alongside a scoop of warm quinoa tossed with lime and cilantro.
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