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Home » Main Dishes » Southwestern Corn and Sweet Potato Bowls.

Southwestern Corn and Sweet Potato Bowls.

Jul 8, 2023 by Kelly Roenicke · 10 Comments

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easy veggie bowls with beans corn and sweet potatoes

If you’re looking for a simple, colorful summertime meal, try these veggie bowls! Southwestern corn and sweet potato bowls are an easy and filling meal that’s gluten free, vegan, and so tasty.

southwest sweet potato rice bowl

I love it when sweet corn is in season. It’s so good when it’s fresh. When Michigan corn arrives at our Farmer’s market, we eat it a lot – corn chowder, corn cakes, and just good old corn on the cob, too.

I thought I’d add some fresh corn to a veggie rice bowl, and I loved the result. With sweet potatoes, onions, black beans, spices, and cilantro, this is a very flavorful main dish recipe. You could even use this mixture to fill tacos or burritos!

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sweet potato bean and corn bowls

Ingredient Notes

  • Corn – I liked the pop of the fresh corn in this recipe, but if corn is not in season, you can certainly use frozen corn or canned corn.
  • Sweet Potatoes – You will want to peel the sweet potatoes and slice them very thin so that they cook quickly and evenly.
  • Beans – I used canned black beans, but you could also use canned pinto beans or white beans if that’s what you have on hand.
  • Rice – I have made these bowls with white rice and brown rice, depending on what I’m in the mood for. Either works well! If you can’t eat rice, try serving the vegetable mixture over quinoa or cauliflower rice.

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
cooked rice
  1. Cook the sweet potatoes and onions in olive oil over medium heat. Add the spices.
sweet potatoes and onions in pan
  1. Once the sweet potatoes are tender, add the canned black beans and fresh corn. Cook for about 5 more minutes until everything is heated through.
adding beans and corn to skillet
  1. Put some rice in each bowl and top with the sweet potato and corn mixture. Garnish with cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
sweet potatoes corn beans and rice in a bowl

Serving Suggestions

Serve these sweet potato bean bowls with:

  • Vegan Cornbread
  • Copycat KFC Coleslaw
  • Roasted Red Pepper Quesadillas

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about 3 days.

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Recipe

southwestern sweet potato corn bowl

Southwestern Corn and Sweet Potato Bowls.

Kelly Roenicke
If you're looking for a simple, tasty dinner, try this recipe for corn, sweet potatoes, black and black beans over rice. It's hearty and flavorful!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Servings 4
Calories 537 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup Jasmine rice I've made these with both white rice and brown rice before, either is fine
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 sweet potatoes peeled and sliced thin
  • 2 ears corn kernels sliced off
  • 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • fresh cilantro
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Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice of your choice according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet, saute the onion and the sweet potatoes in the olive oil over medium heat. Cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Add the spices and stir.
  • Add the black beans and corn, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the corn is done and everything is heated through.
  • Put a scoop of rice in each bowl and top with the vegetables. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about 3 days.
You can also use this veggie filling for tacos or burritos.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 16gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 392mgPotassium: 1082mgFiber: 16gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 24076IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 5mg
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Comments

  1. Darryl

    June 17, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    It really is so delicious so colorful and so good! And healthy!

    Reply
  2. Caitlin

    August 28, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    It’s hard to find fresh corn here, but I did this week at the farmers market! This looks delicious and may be a contender…but I may have to eat it straight from the cob…not sure yet :)

    Reply
  3. Lisa

    August 28, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I’m so obsessed with fresh corn right now, too! I’ve been adding them to salsas, salads, everything!

    Reply
  4. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven

    August 27, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Sweet potatoes and sweet corn is a combo made in heaven! These gorgeous rice bowls look amazing, Kelly!

    Reply
  5. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    August 27, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I am the exact same – I can’t get enough of sweetcorn at the moment. But combined with sweet potato…..even better!

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  6. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon

    August 27, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Pinned! Looks delicious.

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  7. Karen @ lushiouseats

    August 27, 2014 at 9:37 am

    I am totally obsessing over corn too right now! Summer calls for more veggies in my opinion! Love this sweet potato bowl, filled with my favourite eats!

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  8. Dinnermom

    August 27, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I love rice bowls! Yours looks delish, especially the sweet potatoes!

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  9. Jeanette Chen

    August 27, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Love how easy and healthy this sounds!

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  10. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    August 27, 2014 at 8:18 am

    I definitely can’t get enough of fresh corn, either! Especially since I know that the summer is winding down, I’m trying to eat as much of it as I can. These bowls look amazing, Kelly! I love the sweet potatoes and spices in here. Delish!

    Reply

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