Name: sweet potato poke bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice or quinoa; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 1 cup spiralized carrots; 1/2 cup sliced cucumber; 1/2 cup shelled edamame; 8 ounces firm tofu, cubed; 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon tamari or coconut aminos; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 avocado, sliced; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Description

This sweet potato poke bowl combines roasted sweet potatoes, grains, fresh vegetables, tofu, and a zesty Thai-inspired dressing for a comforting and nutrient-packed meal. It’s macro-friendly, gluten-free, and ideal for winter nourishment.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup brown rice or quinoa

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1 cup spiralized carrots

1/2 cup sliced cucumber

1/2 cup shelled edamame

8 ounces firm tofu, cubed

2 tablespoons natural peanut butter

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon tamari or coconut aminos

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 avocado, sliced

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.

2. Roast sweet potatoes for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are crisp.

3. Meanwhile cook brown rice or quinoa according to package directions and let cool slightly.

4. Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, tamari, honey, ginger, and warm water until smooth to make the dressing.

5. Assemble bowls with grains, roasted sweet potatoes, vegetables, tofu, and avocado. Drizzle dressing, then sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: roasting
Cuisine: thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 350
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 48
Fiber: 8
Protein: 18
Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: sweet potato poke bowl, thai bowl, healthy winter, gluten free, macro friendly, buddy bowl, thai dressing