Spicy Peanut Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable)
Roasted sweet potatoes tossed in spicy peanut sauce, served with crunchy lime slaw and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Spicy Peanut Roasted Sweet Potatoes
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
→ For the Peanut Sauce
07 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
09 - 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
10 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
12 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
13 - 2–3 tbsp warm water (to thin as needed)
→ For the Lime Slaw
14 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
15 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
16 - 1 large carrot, grated
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 2 tbsp lime juice
19 - 1 tbsp olive oil
20 - 1/2 tsp salt
21 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ For the Bowls
22 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
23 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
24 - 1 avocado, sliced
25 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
26 - Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast sweet potatoes for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
04 - While sweet potatoes roast, mix all peanut sauce ingredients in a bowl, adding warm water as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
05 - In another bowl, toss together green and red cabbage, grated carrot, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the lime slaw. Set aside to marinate.
06 - To assemble, divide cooked quinoa or rice among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, lime slaw, sliced bell pepper, avocado, and chopped peanuts.
07 - Drizzle with spicy peanut sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
08 - Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy peanut sauce clings to every nook and cranny of those roasted sweet potatoes making each bite better than the last
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble these bowls in under five minutes when life gets chaotic
- The lime slaw cuts through the richness like a bright citrusy secret weapon
02 -
- The peanut sauce thickens up as it sits so keep that warm water handy to thin it back out right before serving
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or your sweet potatoes will steam instead of roast and nobody wants soggy potatoes
03 -
- Warm your peanut butter in the microwave for 20 seconds before whisking the sauce it comes together so much faster
- Save some of the peanut sauce on the side because you will definitely want extra for drizzling