Mexican High-Protein Vegan Bean Bowl + Cilantro-Jalapeño Lime Cashew

A high-fiber, protein-packed vegan bowl that’s gut-friendly, heart-healthy, blood-sugar balanced, and ridiculously satisfying. Made with black beans, sweet potatoes, peppers, onions, and a creamy dairy-free cashew crema bursting with cilantro, jalapeño, and lime. Perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, and nourishing your body with whole plant foods. Makes 8 servings.

• High fiber for gut health and balanced blood sugar
• Plant protein without saturated fat
• Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and oil-optional

Ingredients

Bowl

• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bag Trader Joe’s peppers + onions
• 2–3 sweet potatoes, cubed and roasted
• Vegetable broth, for sautéing
• Garlic, to taste (fresh or powdered)

Cashew Crema

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 15 minutes
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 jalapeño (seeded for mild)
• Big handful cilantro
• 1–2 garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼–½ cup water, to blend (adjust for thickness)

Directions

1. Roast the sweet potatoes at 425°F for about 20 minutes, until caramelized and crispy.
2. Sauté the onion, garlic, and Trader Joe’s peppers in vegetable broth (no oil needed) until soft.
3. Add the black beans and simmer with seasonings of choice.
4. Blend the crema ingredients until silky smooth.
5. Build the bowl: beans + veggies + sweet potatoes + a generous drizzle of crema.

Serving Tip

Add-ins: avocado, salsa, sour cream, microgreens, or pumpkin seeds.

Macros (Per Serving – 8 Servings)