Portuguese Inspired Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 medium Sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 15-ounce can Black beans
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
2. 2In a bowl, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
4. 4While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. 5Add red bell pepper and red onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. 6Stir in black beans, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
7. 7Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and black bean mixture into bowls.
8. 8Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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