Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl Recipe
A vibrant and nutritious Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, fresh veggies, and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a wholesome vegan meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for roasting
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the sweet potatoes, chop the broccoli into florets, slice the avocado, and grate the carrots to have all fresh produce ready for assembling.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes until they become golden-brown and tender.
- Mix Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced avocado to create a fresh vegetable base.
- Prepare Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and sesame oil until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Buddha Bowl: Arrange the mixed vegetables in serving bowls, top with the roasted sweet potatoes, then drizzle generously with the peanut sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and peanuts for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust the peanut sauce sweetness or acidity by altering the maple syrup or lime juice quantities per taste.
- Roasting the sweet potatoes until caramelized enhances their natural sweetness.
- Peanuts can be substituted with cashews or almonds for garnish if preferred.
- This bowl is vegan and can be served warm or at room temperature.
Keywords: Thai peanut sweet potato bowl, vegan Buddha bowl, roasted sweet potatoes, peanut sauce, healthy vegan meal
