Creamy Gut-Loving Butter Bean & Sweet Potato Bowl

Why This Dish Supports a Healthy Gut

• Prebiotic Powerhouse: Butter beans and sweet potatoes feed beneficial gut bacteria with resistant starch and soluble fiber.

• Anti-Inflammatory Fats: Olive oil and fresh herbs support a calm, balanced gut.

• Herbal Digestive Support: Mint, dill, and basil aid digestion, reduce bloating, and offer antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Plant Diversity = Microbiome Gold: More plants = more microbial diversity — essential for long-term gut health.

• Probiotic Boost: Served with chilled kefir on the side, this meal adds beneficial live cultures that support microbial diversity and gut balance.

Creamy Gut-Loving Butter Bean & Sweet Potato Bowl

This creamy Butter Bean & Sweet Potato Bowl is a vibrant, gut-friendly dish packed with prebiotic fiber, fresh herbs, and a zesty homemade dressing. Paired with chilled kefir on the side, it creates a perfect balance of prebiotics and probiotics to nourish your digestive system naturally.

Ingredients ( Serves 2-3 people ): 

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1.5 cups cooked butter beans (or 1 tin or beans from glass jar – Belazu, drained and rinsed)

• A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn

• A small handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped

• 1–2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

• Olive oil (for roasting + dressing)

• Himalayan salt & black pepper, to taste

• Kefir yoghurt – Biotiful brand

For the Gut-Healthy Dressing: 

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

• 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional, for depth)

• Juice of ½ a lemon

• Himalayan salt & cracked pepper, to taste

Instruction:  

1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender. Let cool slightly (cooling boosts resistant starch).
2. Prepare the Butter Beans. Rinse well if using canned. Serve warm or at room temperature for best texture.
3. Make the Dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, balsamic glaze, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Assemble the Bowl. In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, butter beans, torn basil, chopped mint, and dill. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently to coat.
5. Serve. Enjoy immediately, or chill and serve as a refreshing gut-friendly salad. Pairs well with leafy greens or fermented veggies.

Your meal now checks all the gut health boxes:

• 🌾 Prebiotics (butter beans, sweet potatoes)

• 🦠 Probiotics (kefir)

• 🌿 Polyphenols + Digestive Herbs (basil, mint, dill)

• 💧 Healthy fats + hydration support (olive oil, lemon, kefir)

Here’s to a happy, healthy gut!

Till soon… Julia