COOK WITH ME | chimichurri sweet potato black bean bowls!

chimichurri sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: parsley + olive oil + vinegar

Salsa verde offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess while cucumbers add crunch.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious and less expensive than quinoa.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Green onions provide a fresh flavor, while yellow onions are more economical.

Gather all produce and ingredients for the recipe.

Chop sweet potatoes into cubes and place them in the air fryer basket.

Spray sweet potatoes with olive oil and season with paprika, cumin, and sea salt, tossing to distribute evenly.

Cook sweet potatoes in the air fryer at 400°F for 15 minutes, checking for doneness and cooking longer if needed.

While sweet potatoes cook, prepare rice according to package instructions.

Chop red onion, garlic, and banana peppers for the black bean mixture.

In a pan on medium-high heat, sauté chopped banana peppers, red onion, and garlic until translucent.

Add drained and rinsed black beans to the pan with the sautéed vegetables.

Season black beans with cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, chili and lime seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and a splash of white wine vinegar.

Once sweet potatoes are done, check for tenderness and warm them up if necessary before serving.

Prepare chimichurri sauce using half parsley and half cilantro, adjusting based on available herbs.

Assemble bowls by layering rice, black beans, sweet potatoes, diced avocado, red onion, and banana peppers.

Top bowls with chimichurri sauce, Greek yogurt, and lime juice.

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