Description
A hearty, flavor-packed Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl featuring roasted spiced sweet potatoes, fluffy brown rice, and fresh herbs for a comforting and satisfying plant-based meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup brown rice (dry)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Spread seasoned potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions while potatoes roast.
- Let both sweet potatoes and rice rest for 5 minutes after cooking.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and season with lime juice and salt. Mix in green onions and cilantro.
- Assemble bowls with rice on the bottom and roasted sweet potatoes on top. Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and even roasting.
- Toast rice before boiling for a deeper nutty flavor.
- Customize with beans, greens, or a drizzle of tahini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cajun sweet potato, rice bowl, vegan dinner, healthy meal, roasted sweet potatoes