BLACK BEAN & SWEET POTATO RICE BOWLS

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With three hungry boys in my house, dinners need to be quick and filling, and it helps to get in some veggies, too. This one is a favorite because it's hearty and fun to tweak with different ingredients. -Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1-1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
4 cups chopped fresh kale (tough stems removed)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Lime wedges, optional
Additional sweet chili sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Place rice, garlic salt and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; saute sweet potato 8 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until potato is tender, 4-6 minutes. Add kale; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in beans; heat through., Gently stir 2 tablespoons chili sauce and remaining oil into rice; add to potato mixture. If desired, serve with lime wedges and additional chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Enak Kan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet potatoes and rice.


Mugosa Isaac
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. This one is a great addition to my repertoire.


Pollob Malakar
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I'll have to reduce the amount of chili powder next time.


Rashid Kiani
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sweet potatoes and rice balance out the flavor of the beans perfectly.


Rebu Aliy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a container of cooked rice in my fridge, so this recipe is a lifesaver.


Kimberly McNeely
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.


Barack Vampz
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


Sergio Sanchez
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This recipe is easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Arman siddik Riyad
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe! The black beans and sweet potatoes are a great source of protein and fiber.


Michael Butcher
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some shredded chicken to the rice bowls and it was delicious.


Preeti Shrestha
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice turned out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Lewis944
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


mosongo Geoffrey
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Mustafa Muhammad
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Anita Sah
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing.


Charity Mio2k
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for lunch and it was the perfect amount of food. I will definitely be making this again.


Jannatul Tajrin
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My family loved this recipe! It was a great way to use up some leftover black beans and sweet potatoes. I added a bit of extra spice with some cayenne pepper, and it turned out perfect.