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Sweet Potato with Butter Beans Crunch

Sweet Potato with Butter Beans Crunch

A cozy yet healthy dish combining roasted sweet potatoes, butter beans, and crunchy nuts or seeds. This easy recipe is perfect for quick dinners, vegan meals, or holiday sides — full of texture, flavor, and nourishing ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Vegetarian
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cashews or pumpkin seeds
  • fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • oven
  • spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Dice sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes for even roasting.
  2. Toss the cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
  4. Rinse and drain butter beans, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add beans to the baking sheet with sweet potatoes. Roast for 15–20 more minutes until potatoes are tender and beans are crisp.
  6. Remove from oven and stir in cashews or pumpkin seeds for crunch.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gSodium: 330mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 14000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.4mg

Notes

For extra flavor, try swapping paprika with curry powder or Italian seasoning. Avoid crowding the pan to ensure caramelization. Add nuts or seeds at the end to keep them crunchy. Serve hot or cold in salads, with grains, or topped with an egg for brunch.

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