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Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

A nourishing and flavorful dish packed with roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup green cabbage shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado to be sliced just before serving
  • 1/2 cup carrots grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanuts chopped, roasted unsalted preferred
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter creamy style, no added sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water to thin sauce to pourable consistency

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Box grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (conventional setting). Spread diced sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet in a single layer without crowding. Drizzle with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden-brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. While the sweet potatoes roast, make your peanut sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and sesame oil until fully combined. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly until you achieve a pourable but creamy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Prepare your fresh vegetables. In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, shredded cabbage, and grated carrots. If using raw broccoli and you prefer it slightly tender, blanch briefly in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and cool.
  4. Assemble your bowls when ready to serve. Divide the vegetable mixture between two serving bowls. Top each with warm roasted sweet potatoes. Slice the avocado and arrange it over the top. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce, then finish with fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts.

Notes

Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Keep peanut sauce in a separate jar. Don't store sliced avocado with other components. Sauce may thicken when refrigerated; add warm water and whisk before using. This recipe is easily customizable with different vegetables or grains like quinoa or brown rice.