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Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl With Chipotle Lime Crema 1767812303.0586872

healthy sweet potato burrito bowl

  • Author: Amanda Miller
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl is a vibrant and healthy meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, brown rice, grilled chicken, and a zesty chipotle-lime crema. It’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner and easily customizable to your preferences.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (400g), cubed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup (185g) long-grain brown rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups (480ml) water
  • 1 can (400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 200g chicken breast, grilled and sliced
  • 1 cup (150g) corn kernels
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 0.25 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced (2 Tbsp juice)
  • 0.25 cup (60ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp toasted pepitas
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  2. Cook Brown Rice: Rinse rice, then simmer with water and salt for 35-40 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Grill Chicken: Grill seasoned chicken breast for 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. Warm Beans & Corn: Heat black beans and corn kernels for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Make Chipotle-Lime Crema: Whisk together yogurt, chipotle powder, lime juice, and honey.
  6. Assemble Bowls: Divide rice, then arrange sweet potatoes, beans, corn, chicken, and avocado in bowls.
  7. Finish & Serve: Drizzle with crema, sprinkle with pepitas, cilantro, and lime zest.

Notes

For a quicker meal, use pre-cooked chicken. Feel free to adjust the chipotle powder to control the spice level.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Bowl
  • Method: Roasting, Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: sweet potato, burrito bowl, chipotle, healthy, dinner, meal prep, chicken, rice, beans

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