Mineral-Rich Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowl

Name: Mineral-Rich Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 bowl
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, baked or roasted; ½ cup black beans, rinsed and warmed; ½ cup cooked quinoa or brown rice; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; 1–2 cups spinach or chopped greens; ¼ avocado, sliced; 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds; Salsa or chopped tomatoes; Sprinkle of cheese, optional; Lime juice, optional; Seasonings: cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and a small pinch of salt if appropriate

Roasted sweet potato, black beans, quinoa, spinach, avocado, pumpkin seeds and Greek yogurt, packed with potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc.

1 bowl
Prep 10 min
Cook 45 min
Ready in 55 min
About 30 g protein

A bowl of roasted sweet potato, black beans, quinoa, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, pumpkin seeds and yogurt on spinach

This simple recipe is packed with potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Why It's Mineral-Rich

Sweet potatoes and avocado provide potassium. Black beans, pumpkin seeds, spinach, and quinoa provide magnesium and iron. Greek yogurt and cheese add calcium. Pumpkin seeds and beans also provide zinc.

Simple variation: Turn it into a soup by using cubed sweet potato, black beans, spinach, broth, tomatoes, and cumin. Add Greek yogurt on top after serving.

— Kristen