Best Sweet Potato And Black Bean Salad Recipes

VEGAN BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Spread sweet potatoes onto a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over sweet potatoes; season with cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss sweet potatoes until evenly coated.
• Roast on the lower rack of the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender, 25 to 35 minutes.
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and lime juice together in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add sweet potatoes, black beans, onion, and cilantro; gently toss to coat.

ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°. On a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, place potatoes in a layer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake until tender, 15 minutes; let cool. In a bowl, whisk juice, vinegar, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add potatoes, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions and mint; toss; serve over arugula, and garnish with lime wedges.

ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH BLACK-BEAN AND SWEET-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450, with racks set in upper and lower thirds. Place pork on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub with 1 teaspoon oil; season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast on upper rack until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of meat registers 145 degrees, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and cover loosely with aluminum foil; let rest about 10 minutes. (Slice off 1/3 of meat and refrigerate.)
• About 15 minutes after pork has begun roasting, place sweet potatoes on another rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Season with red-pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Roast on lower rack, until tender, tossing once during cooking, 25 to 35 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk lime juice with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Add sweet potatoes, beans, onion, and, if using, cilantro; mix gently to combine. Thinly slice pork, and serve with salad and lime wedges.

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with cumin, red-pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
• Roast on lower rack, until tender, tossing once during cooking, 25 to 35 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk lime juice with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Add sweet potatoes, beans, onion, and cilantro; mix gently to combine.

MAPLE CURRIED SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• For Salad Mixture: 1.Preheat oven to 450°F. 2.In a large bowl, toss together sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. 3.Spread out on parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until tender but still firm. 4.Remove from oven and set aside. 5.Meanwhile, roast red pepper on gas burner or under broiler in the oven. 6.Peel, seed, and dice roughly. For Salad Dressing: 1.Combine all ingredients except for olive oil. 2.Slowly drizzle in oil and mix well. 3.Season to taste. To Serve: 1.Combine the sweet potato mixture with red peppers, beans, green onions, and cilantro and toss with dressing. 2.Test for seasonings and enjoy. Note: Can be served warm or cold.

SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Put sweet potato and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the sweet potato mixture and toss to coat vegetables in oil; spread onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven, turning occasionally, until browned on the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Let roasted vegetables cool to room temperature.
• Puree jalapeno peppers, garlic, lime juice, and remaining olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Transfer cooled roasted vegetables to a large bowl; add black beans and green bell pepper. Pour pureed jalapeno pepper mixture over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Garnish salad with cilantro.