SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN MEAL PREP BOWLS WITH CILANTRO LIME PESTO

These Sweet Potato and Black Bean Meal Prep Bowls with Cilantro Lime Pesto are perfect for a delicious and healthy vegan meal prep lunch!  You could also make them as one big salad or they could be an easy weeknight dinner

DESCRIPTION

A healthy and delicious vegan meal prep lunch recipe!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, or oil of choice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cups dried quinoa, or your favorite grain
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (1 1/2 cups)
• 2–4 cups favorite salad greens*
• Sliced avocado for serving, if desired

• Cilantro Lime Pesto:
• 2 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, or your favorite nut
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
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INSTRUCTIONS

• Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.  On a large sheet pan, toss together the sweet potato, olive oil and spices.  Bake sweet potato until fork tender, about 35 minutes.
• Cook quinoa according to package directions.
• Add all pesto ingredients to a food processor, or blender, and blend until combined.
• Assemble bowls: I like to use glass meal prep containers, but you could also use plastic.  In each container add 1/4 of the quinoa, 1/4 of the sweet potatoes, 1/3 cup of black beans, 1 large spoonful of pesto (you may have some leftover) and a handful of greens (1/2-1 cup)*.
• For serving: I like to add some avocado and drizzle some liquid aminos over.

Source : https://www.shelikesfood.com

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