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Chili Roasted Sweet Potato + Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Servings: 4
Description

This hearty, flavor-packed salad is a vibrant mix of roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and protein-rich quinoa, all tossed in a zesty cilantro-avocado dressing. Full of nourishing ingredients and bold southwest flavor, it's a delicious way to fuel your day.

Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1 can black beans (15 ounce)
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa (made from 1 cup dry quinoa)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 juiced lime
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lettuce or greens, for serving
  • 1 batch cilantro-avocado dressing
  • 1 avocado
  • 0.5 cup 0.5 cashews
  • 0.5 cup 0.5 cilantro
  • 0.5 to 0.75 cup water
  • 2 juiced limes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 to 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. 2
    Peel and chop the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3
    Toss the sweet potato with the melted coconut oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4
    Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender.
  5. 5
    While the sweet potato roasts, rinse and drain the black beans.
  6. 6
    Add the black beans and cooked quinoa to a large bowl and set aside.
  7. 7
    In a blender, combine the avocado, cashews, cilantro, water, lime juice, chili powder, optional cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  8. 8
    Blend until smooth and creamy, starting with less water and adding more as needed to reach a drizzly consistency.
  9. 9
    Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool for about 5 minutes.
  10. 10
    Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the quinoa and black bean mixture.
  11. 11
    Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the salad and stir to combine.
  12. 12
    Divide the lettuce or greens among 4 serving bowls.
  13. 13
    Top with the sweet potato and quinoa mixture.
  14. 14
    Drizzle with the cilantro-avocado dressing.
  15. 15
    Serve as is or toss everything together before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 539kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g36%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 69g23%
Dietary Fiber 17g68%
Sugars 6g
Protein 17g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • Packed with fiber, beta-carotene, and vitamin C, sweet potatoes help support immunity, healthy skin, and steady energy. Their anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly benefits make them a smart, wholesome choice.
  • Rich in plant-based protein, black beans also offer fiber, iron, and folate—great for heart health, digestion, and feeling full longer. They help balance blood sugar and boost energy naturally.
  • A complete protein, quinoa is full of fiber, iron, and magnesium. This gluten-free grain supports muscle repair, steady energy, and overall wellness—making it a superfood in every sense.
  • A splash of lime juice adds brightness and a healthy dose of vitamin C, which helps boost immunity and absorb iron from plant-based foods. It's a simple way to elevate both flavor and nutrition.
Read it online: https://rmhc-centralohio.org/recipe/chili-roasted-sweet-potato-black-bean-quinoa-salad/