Sweet Potato & Black Bean Vegetarian Meatball Enchilada Bake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

peeled and diced sweet potato, about one large sweet potato

2 tsp

olive oil, divided

2 cups

cooked brown rice, I like to use an 8.8 oz package pre-cooked rice to make it easier

1 15 ounce can

black beans, drained and rinsed

flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 tablespoons water, let sit for 3 minutes)

2 tbsp

bread crumbs, gluten free if necessary

2 tbsp

chopped cilantro

1 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

ground onion

1/2 tsp

paprika

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika (optional)

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1 cup

enchilada sauce

1/2 cup

grated cheese

Optional toppings: cilantro, red onion, avocado