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Bowl of roasted sweet potato and black beans over rice with tahini drizzle
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Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowl

Caramelized sweet potato and black beans over rice with lemon-tahini drizzle. 1050mg potassium, 14g fiber and 39% of your vitamin C. Sweet, smoky, satisfying.

1050mg Potassium14g Fiber35mg Vitamin C130mg Magnesium
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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Calories520 kcal
Serves4

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By The Recipe Seeker Kitchen

Updated 2026-09-17

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

5 steps · about 45 minutes total

  1. Start the rice

    Get the rice going first. Brown rice needs 40 minutes, white about 15. Time the rest of the recipe around it.

  2. Roast the sweet potato

    Toss the sweet potato cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Roast at 220°C / 425°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping once, until caramelized and crisp at the edges.

  3. Warm the beans and greens

    In a skillet with the remaining oil, warm the black beans with a splash of water for 3 minutes. Add the kale or spinach and cook 2-3 minutes until just wilted. Season well.

  4. Make the tahini drizzle

    Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic, a pinch of salt and 3-4 tbsp warm water until pourable. It seizes before it smooths, so keep whisking.

  5. Assemble

    Divide the rice among bowls, top with the roasted sweet potato and the bean-greens mixture, and drizzle generously with tahini. Finish with chili flakes if you like heat.

Why this helps

Potassium and vitamin A that tastes like comfort food

Almost everyone undereats potassium while overeating sodium. This bowl attacks the imbalance directly with 1050 mg of potassium from sweet potatoes, beans and tahini. The sweet potato also delivers more than double your daily vitamin A, and the whole thing tastes like comfort food, not a supplement.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · % DV
  • Calories 520 kcal26%
  • Protein 16g32%
  • Total Carbohydrate 84g31%
  • Dietary Fiber 14g50%
  • Total Sugars 12g24%
  • Total Fat 15g19%
  • Sodium 350mg15%

Vitamins & minerals

  • Iron 3.6mg20%
  • Calcium 160mg12%
  • Magnesium 130mg31%
  • Potassium 1050mg22%
  • Vitamin C 35mg39%
  • Folate 130mcg33%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are per serving (recipe makes 4).

Nutrition is an estimate calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary by ingredient brand, preparation, and portion size.

Questions, answered

How much potassium is in this bowl?
About 1050 mg (22% of the 4700 mg daily target). Sweet potatoes, black beans and tahini are all strong potassium sources, and most people eat only half the potassium they need.
Why tahini on a sweet potato bowl?
It adds creamy richness without dairy, plus its own calcium and iron. And the nutty sesame flavor is the perfect counterpoint to sweet caramelized potato.
My tahini seized into a paste. What happened?
That's normal chemistry: tahini always seizes when liquid is first added. Keep whisking and add warm water a tablespoon at a time; it always smooths out.
Can I roast the sweet potatoes ahead?
Yes, up to 3 days refrigerated. Reheat in a hot oven (200°C / 400°F, 10 minutes). The microwave makes them soggy.
Are sweet potatoes really high in vitamin A?
Exceptionally. One bowl covers more than twice your daily vitamin A (as beta-carotene). Your body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A as needed, so there's no toxicity risk from food.
How do I add more protein?
Toss a can of chickpeas onto the roasting tray for the last 15 minutes, or top each bowl with a fried egg. Either adds 5-7 g of protein per serving.
Can I use white potatoes instead?
Yes. The potassium is similar, but you'll lose most of the vitamin A and the caramelized sweetness. Butternut squash is a closer swap.
Is one bowl actually filling?
At 520 kcal with 14 g of fiber, most people find it very satisfying. The combination of complex carbs, fiber and tahini's fat is built for staying power.

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