Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Bowl (Print View)

Roasted sweet potatoes and vegetables drizzled with creamy Thai peanut sauce for a vibrant, healthy lunch option.

# Ingredient List:

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, diced
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - Salt to taste
04 - Pepper to taste

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 cups broccoli florets
06 - 2 cups shredded cabbage
07 - 1 cup grated carrots
08 - 1 medium avocado, sliced

→ Peanut Sauce

09 - 1/2 cup peanut butter
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
12 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
13 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Garnish

14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy
03 - While sweet potatoes roast, prepare all vegetables: arrange broccoli florets, shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced avocado on cutting board
04 - In mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth. Thin with 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water if needed
05 - Divide roasted sweet potatoes and vegetables evenly among 4 bowls. Drizzle each bowl with peanut sauce
06 - Top each bowl with fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a complete meal that tastes indulgent but leaves you feeling energized, not weighed down.
  • The components can be prepped ahead and assembled in minutes, which means weekday lunches suddenly feel intentional instead of rushed.
  • Every bite balances creamy, crunchy, warm, and cool textures in a way that makes you slow down and actually taste your food.
02 -
  • Don't assemble the bowls more than 15 minutes before serving, or the raw vegetables will start releasing their moisture and the avocado will begin to brown.
  • If your peanut sauce breaks or becomes too thick, it's not ruined—just warm it gently over low heat or whisk in a little more lime juice to bring it back together.
03 -
  • Don't stir the sweet potatoes more than twice while they roast—letting them sit undisturbed helps them develop that crispy caramelized exterior instead of steaming.
  • Make the peanut sauce warm or at room temperature and pour it over the bowl just before eating so it doesn't separate or congeal.
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