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Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

Savory Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl to Satisfy Cravings

A vibrant and customizable Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl, perfect for a heartwarming meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 4 cups Sweet potatoes diced
  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots or purple carrots
  • 1 cup Red cabbage chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Creamy peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove Garlic minced

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash, peel, and dice the sweet potatoes into cubes. Toss in olive oil and salt, then spread on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
  5. Slice cucumber, shred carrots, and chop red cabbage. Mix them in a large bowl.
  6. Assemble your bowl starting with quinoa followed by roasted sweet potatoes and fresh veggies.
  7. Drizzle creamy peanut sauce on top, potentially adding extra lime juice or garnishing with sesame seeds.
  8. Serve and enjoy warm, or store components separately for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Buddha bowl is a healthy, customizable meal perfect for quick dinners and can be made vegetarian or vegan.

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