Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad

from food.com
4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon cumin
  • coarse salt and pepper
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1 pound total)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 450 degrees.

  2. 2

    Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with cumin, red-pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper; toss to coat.

  3. 3

    Roast on lower rack, until tender, tossing once during cooking, 25 to 35 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, whisk lime juice with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Add sweet potatoes, beans, onion, and cilantro; mix gently to combine.