Black Bean & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with Chipotle Crema

Last Updated on March 31, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

This Black Bean & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with Chipotle Crema is a must-make healthy vegan recipe. Fresh greens get topped with roasted sweet potatoes, vibrant cherry tomatoes, protein-rich black beans, cooked cauliflower rice, creamy avocado, a spicy chipotle crema, & fresh cilantro. It’s the best plant-based dinner to make on a busy weeknight!

Healthy meals don’t have to be boring & this nourish bowl recipe will show you that. In fact, each bite into this Black Bean & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with Chipotle Crema will have you digging in for more. 

The bowl ingredients are super spectacular on their own, but what really elevates this recipe is the chipotle crema, which just takes a few minutes & ingredients to whip up. Please don’t skip or skimp!

All in all, this plant-based dinner is ready in under 45 minutes, created with good-for-you ingredients, & will leave you feeling super nourished!

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Vegan Nourish Bowl Recipe

• Full of Flavor & Loaded with Nutrition: Just because this plant-based bowl is created with healthy ingredients, doesn’t mean that there is a lack of taste. In fact, each bite will have you digging in for more!
• Quick & Easy: Ready in under 45 minutes & is super simple to make.
• Great for Meal Prep: This Black Bean & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with Chipotle Crema stores well in the fridge, making it the perfect vegan recipe to meal prep for healthy dinners throughout the week.

Ingredients

• Organic Black Beans: Full of fiber, healthy fats, & packed with plant protein.
• Organic Sweet Potato: I used a garnet sweet potato in case you’re curious.
• Organic Cherry Tomatoes: For a pop of color & extra juiciness.
• Organic Cauliflower Rice: We’ll be using cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Cauliflower rice isn’t technically rice, but it looks like rice. You can find organic pre-made frozen cauliflower rice at your local health foods store.
• Organic Kale: For the base of our nourish bowl. However, any greens that you have on hand will work! 
• Organic Chipotle Crema: It’s super creamy, a tad spicy, & only requires a few ingredients + minutes to whip up!
• Organic Toppings: Sliced avocado & a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, adds some extra healthy fats + nutrients. 

How To Make

1. Sweet Potatoes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Add the sweet potatoes to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Toss with the avocado oil & seasonings. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
2. Kale. Add the chopped kale to a large mixing bowl along with the lime juice. Massage with clean hands for 1 – 2 minutes to soften the kale.
3. Chipotle Crema. In a mixing bowl, stir together the crema ingredients until well combined.
4. Assemble. Divide the massaged kale, warm cauliflower rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and black beans, cherry tomatoes, between bowls. Pair with the chipotle crema, sliced avocado, & a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Tips for Making this Vegan Nourish Bowl Perfectly

• Always Massage the Kale. Trust me on this one. Kale leaves can be very tough & chewy if not massaged. So, make sure to massage the kale leaves for at least 2 minutes!
• Organic Cauliflower Rice: You can find organic pre-made frozen cauliflower rice at your local health foods store.
• Organic Coconut Yogurt: Be sure to use a plain flavor, as well as a clean brand. Check out this Coconut Yogurt 101 post for tips, brands, & everything you need to know about the dairy-free alternative.

Storing & Reheating

As mentioned above, this Black Bean & Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with Chipotle Crema is the perfect vegan recipe for healthy leftovers & meal prep!

Fridge Storage. Transfer ingredients to separate air-tight glass containers & refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Reheating. To reheat, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the black beans, sweet potatoes, & cauliflower rice, to an oven-safe bowl. Place in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes, until warmed through. To serve, pair with the kale & remaining toppings.

More Healthy Vegan Bowl Recipes You’ll Love

• Black Bean & Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Ginger Lemon Tahini Dressing
• Delicata Squash & Quinoa Nourish Bowl
• Thai Peanut Butternut Squash & Quinoa Nourish Bowl
• Roasted Vegetable & Quinoa Nourish Bowl
• Chipotle Black Bean & Sweet Potato Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Cashew Sour Cream

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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