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Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

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

Ingredients
  

Bowl Base
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 1 cup chickpeas canned or cooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Thai Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter smooth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin the sauce
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method
 

Prepare Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Cook Quinoa
  1. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Make Thai Peanut Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and water until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
Assemble Buddha Bowl
  1. In each bowl, layer quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, and spinach. Drizzle with Thai peanut sauce and top with cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 10gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and toppings based on your preferences. This bowl is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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