Sweet Potato + Green Rice + Black Bean Burrito Bowl

Ingredients:

Green Rice Sauce:

• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups spinach, lightly packed
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded
• 1 medium shallot or 1/4 red onion, roughly chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 tsp salt (plus, more to taste)

Green Rice:

• 3 tbs olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth

Sweet Potatoes:

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Black Beans:

• 2 14-oz cans of black beans (3 cups cooked), with their liquid
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp sherry vinegar or lime juice
• sea salt & ground pepper to taste

Simple Guacamole:

• 2 avocados
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbs lime juice (1/2 a lime)

Directions:

Green Rice Sauce:

1. Place the spinach, cilantro, jalapeno, shallot, garlic, salt and veggie broth in a food processor or blender.  Blend until smooth.

Green Rice:

1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the rice and stir to coat. Toast the rice, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in the green rice sauce and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add the veggie broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover the pot.
4. Cook the rice on a very low simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.  Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
6. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

Sweet Potatoes:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Toss the sweet potatoes in the olive oil, paprika, and salt.
3. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet (will need two sheets).
4. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway, until the potatoes are tender and carmelized.  Be careful not to burn.

Beans:

1. Place the beans, with liquid, in a medium pot.
2. Add in the cumin and chili powder and warm over medium heat.
3. Bring to a low simmer and cover until ready to serve.

Guacamole:

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.
2. Stir well (using a fork to mash the avocado).
3. Add more lime juice or salt to taste, if needed.

Bring it All Together:

1. In four bowls, add green rice, beans (use a slotted spoon), sweet potatoes.
2. Top with guacamole.

Variations & Notes:

• You can also serve with salsa, toasted pepitas, cilantro, and / or feta.