Vegan Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad

This vegan black bean and sweet potato salad is tossed in a simple lime dressing creating a colorful and tasty side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 291 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread sweet potatoes onto a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over sweet potatoes; season with cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss sweet potatoes until evenly coated.

Step 3

Roast on the lower rack of the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender, 25 to 35 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and lime juice together in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add sweet potatoes, black beans, onion, and cilantro; gently toss to coat.