Description
A nourishing and colorful Buddha Bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Thai peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice or quinoa
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, roasted
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: protein of choice (e.g., tofu, chicken, shrimp)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the sweet potatoes until tender, about 25-30 minutes.
- Combine the cooked rice or quinoa with roasted sweet potatoes and mixed vegetables in a bowl.
- Drizzle Thai peanut sauce over the top and mix well to combine.
- Add protein if desired, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For a variation, try using different grains or add additional toppings like chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg