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    Home » Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

    May 20, 2021

    Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

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    two sweet potato buddha bowls with baked sweet potato, mixed greens, quinoa, avocado, poached egg, white dressing and black sesame seeds on top
    two close ups of 2 buddha bowls with sweet potato slices, poached egg, sliced avocado, quinoa, mixed greens and dressing and sesame seeds on top

    This roasted sweet potato buddha bowl is earthy, flavorful, healthy, and simple to make. It's a perfect meal to have at lunch or dinner on any day of the week!

    two bowls with mixed greens, quinoa, sliced avocado, sweet potato, poach egg and dressing on top

    What is a buddha bowl made of?

    A buddha bowl is a wholesome meal served in a single bowl packed with loads of raw or cooked vegetables, grains, and healthy fats.

    We call it a buddha bowl because of its round shape, similar to a buddha belly. 

    close up bowl with quinoa, avocado, sweet potato, mixed greens, white dressing and sesame seeds on top

    Why you will love this recipe

    This sweet potato buddha bowl is:

    • Healthy
    • Gluten-Free
    • Simple and easy to make
    • Meal-prep friendly 

    Ingredients in this recipe

    Mixed greens salad: high in nutrients, low in calories, and various essential vitamins and minerals.

    Roasted sweet potato: is high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

    Quinoa: Rich in plant protein and fiber, it also contains all nine essential amino acids.

    Poached egg: a good source of protein. If you are a vegan, you can replace it with tofu.

    Avocado: is full of fatty acids and fiber.

    baking tray with parchment paper with baked sweet potato slices

    Substitutions and recipe variations 

    This recipe is very versatile, and if you don't particularly like some of these ingredients or want to add more, you can change it according to what you prefer or have on hand in your kitchen. Here are some substitutions that you can make:

    • Mushrooms
    • Radishes
    • Steamed broccoli 
    • Red onion
    • Spinach
    • Roasted chickpeas
    • Massaged kale
    two bowls with mixed greens, quinoa, sliced avocado, sweet potato, poach egg and dressing on top

    Tips for making this recipe

    • You can store the dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days and use it in other meals like salads or bowls.
    • This buddha bowl is perfect for preparing a healthy meal in advance. If you would like to meal prep this bowl, store all the ingredients in different containers to make sure it doesn't become soggy.
    • Feel free to add any other vegetables or protein sources if you wish. 

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    two bowls with mixed greens, quinoa, sliced avocado, sweet potato, poach egg and dressing on top and a small bowl with dressing on the corner

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    close up sweet potato buddha bowl with quinoa, avocado, sweet potato, mixed greens, white dressing and sesame seeds on top

    Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

    • Author: Rita
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Main
    • Method: Cook
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This roasted sweet potato buddha bowl is healthy, earthy, and simple to make! You can turn this into a vegan dish by replacing the egg with some vegetable protein like tofu.


    Ingredients

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    Salad Ingredients

    • ½ cup quinoa (90 g)
    • 1 cup water (240 ml)
    •  5 oz mixed greens salad (120 g)
    • 10 oz sweet potato, cut into slices (300 g)
    • 1 avocado, thinly sliced into long strips
    • 2 poached eggs
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • ¼ tsp garlic powder
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 1 pinch of pepper
    • ¼ tsp black sesame seeds (optional)

    Dressing Ingredients

    • ½ cup soy milk (120 ml)
    • ½ cup and 2 tbsp grapeseed oil ( 150 ml)
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 
    • 1 garlic clove, roasted
    • 1 pinch of salt

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 180 C ) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
    2. Add the sweet potato slices, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and combine everything.
    3. Transfer the sweet potato to the baking pan and bake it for 30 minutes or until tender. 
    4. Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa to remove its bitter flavor. Combine the quinoa with the water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. When it starts boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
    5. Add all the dressing ingredients into a small food processor and blend until smooth.
    6. Divide the mixed greens salad into two bowls, top with quinoa, sweet potato, sliced avocado, poached eggs, and drizzle each serving with the dressing. Garnish with black sesame seeds.

    Notes

    You can store the dressing in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days and use it in other meals like salads or bowls.

    This buddha bowl is perfect for preparing a healthy meal in advance. If you would like to meal prep this bowl, store all the ingredients in different containers to make sure it doesn't become soggy.

    Feel free to add any other vegetables or protein sources if you wish. 

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