Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Rice Bowls

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Chickpeas add protein while kidney beans are often less expensive.

brown rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while white rice is typically cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced almonds

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Sliced almonds provide healthy fats, while banana is a low-cost alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper until combined. Add sweet potatoes, onions, red peppers, and jalapeno and toss to coat. Spread out the veggies on the prepared baking sheet in one layer. Roast in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender and beginning to brown and caramelize.

To assemble bowls, spoon rice into bowl and top with black beans, then top with roasted veggies. Spritz bowl with lime juice and then top with desired toppings.

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