Pinto Bean and Sweet Potato Salad
This hearty and nutritious salad combines pinto beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and a tangy lime dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Red onion - 1/2 cup, thinly sliced
- Pinto beans - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Sweet potatoes - 2 large, peeled and cubed
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, pinto beans, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve the pinto bean and sweet potato salad chilled or at room temperature.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
