Cajun Sweet Potato & Red Beans Veggie Rice Bowl

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Cajun Sweet Potato & Red Beans Veggie Rice Bowl

This Cajun Sweet Potato & Red Beans Veggie Rice Bowl is a flavorful, nutrient-packed meal with a hearty Louisiana twist! Roasted sweet potatoes tossed in Cajun Seasoning, perfectly seasoned red beans & rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini dressing come together for a delicious, wholesome dish. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner, this easy recipe delivers bold Cajun flavor in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. Louisiana Fish Fry Products Cajun Seasoning
Louisiana Fish Fry Products Red Beans & Rice Entree Mix 7 oz Box
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
1 tsp.garlic powder
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup water
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
1 cup kale, coarsely chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 avocado, cubed

Optional:

Louisiana Fish Fry Products Cravin' Cajun Hot Sauce, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Bake for 20 minutes.
Cook Red Beans & Rice Entree Mix according to package instructions.
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup cold water until desired consistency is reached.
Assemble the bowl: Layer rice, sweet potatoes, beans, kale, red onion, bell pepper, and avocado. Drizzle with tahini dressing.

Recipe Products

Red Beans & Rice Mix 7 oz

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Cajun Seasoning 8 oz

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Cravin' Cajun Hot Sauce 6 oz

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