Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl with Thai Peanut Butter Sauce
Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl with Thai Peanut Butter Sauce
Ingredients:
For the bowl:
2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 can (425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups mixed vegetables (spinach, kale, or your favorite mix)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cucumber, sliced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup chopped peanuts
For the Thai Peanut Butter Sauce:
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1-2 tbsp water (to adjust consistency)
Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions:
Prepare the sweet potatoes:
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Toss the sweet potato cubes with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
Cook the quinoa:
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions.
Prepare the Thai peanut butter sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, minced garlic and grated ginger. Add water to desired consistency. If you like spicy, add red pepper flakes.
Reheat Chickpeas:
In a small skillet, reheat chickpeas with a pinch of salt and your favorite spices (cumin and smoked paprika work great).
Assemble the Bowl:
In a bowl, start by laying out a bed of mixed vegetables. Add roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, and warmed chickpeas. Add fresh vegetables: sliced red bell pepper, shredded purple cabbage, and cucumber slices.
Add Sauce and Toppings:
Drizzle peanut butter sauce over bowl. Finish with chopped cilantro and chopped peanuts.
Extra Tips:
Customize Your Bowl: Add seasonal vegetables like roasted Brussels sprouts in the fall or grilled zucchini in the summer.
Add some spice: For a spicier taste, add chili flakes or a little Sriracha to the sauce.
Extra protein: Add grilled tofu, tempeh, chicken or shrimp for an extra protein boost.
Pair it with: Pair it with a Thai iced tea or coconut water.
Enjoy this flavorful and nutrient-packed Buddha bowl!
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