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Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

A vibrant and nutritious Buddha bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Thai peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bowl Base
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 cup chickpeas canned or cooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 carrot carrot shredded
Thai Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter smooth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin sauce if needed
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts chopped or crushed
  • 1 lime lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
Cook the Quinoa
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Make the Thai Peanut Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Assemble the Buddha Bowl
  1. In each bowl, layer the cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, spinach, and sliced vegetables.
  2. Drizzle with Thai peanut sauce and top with cilantro and peanuts.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 10gSugar: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and toppings based on your preferences.

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