25 Healthy Grain Bowls

Instructions

1. 01

   Rinse, then boil the black beans in a large pot with plenty of lightly salted water for about 1 to 1.5 hours.

2. 02

   Taste the beans to check if they are done, then drain them in a colander.

3. 03

   Preheat oven or air-fryer to 400°F or 200°C.Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-Inch cubes. Toss them in ½ tbsp of olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, and a few twists of black pepper.

4. 04

   Oven Roasting: transfer cubed sweet potatoes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for 25 minutes, or until tender and browned.

5. 05

   Air frying: transfer cubed sweet potatoes into the air fryer basket. The cubes CAN overlap. Air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket every 4 minutes to allow for even cooking.

6. 06

   To a blender add all ingredients: cilantro, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic, peeled and grated ginger, salt, and olive oil.

7. 07

   Blend for a couple of minutes until smooth. Taste and adjust for salt and lime before serving.

8. 08

   To a large bowl, add the black beans, diced avocado, finely chopped onion, sliced jalapeños, roasted sweet potatoes, corn kernels, and diced green bell pepper.Next, pour in the cilantro lime dressing.

9. 09

   Toss well, taste and adjust for salt, and let the flavors meld for at least 15 minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Optionally, you can add about 1 cup of boiled quinoa.