Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen
Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Caribbean-inspired
Description:
Roasted jerk-spiced sweet potatoes, black beans, rice, cabbage slaw, and lime make a colorful Caribbean-inspired bowl dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2.00 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1.00 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 2.00 Can black beans
- 3.00 Tablespoon lime juice
- 3.00 Cup cooked rice
- 0.33 Cup cilantro
- 1.00 Teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1.00 Teaspoon dried thyme
- 2.00 Pound sweet potatoes
- 1.00 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.00 Teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.25 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3.00 Cup red cabbage
Instructions:
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, allspice, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- Roast for 24 to 28 minutes, flipping once, until browned at the edges and tender.
- Warm the black beans with a splash of water and the remaining salt.
- Toss cabbage with lime juice and cilantro.
- Build bowls with rice, black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, cabbage slaw, and extra lime.
Notes:
- Use less cayenne for a milder bowl or add more for real heat.
- The sweet potatoes can be roasted 3 days ahead.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp if you want extra protein.
Source: https://recipesworthcooking.com/jamaican-jerk-sweet-potato-black-bean-bowls/export/