Description
This vibrant Miso Tahini Sweet Potato Bowl combines crispy roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a creamy umami-rich sauce for a nutritious, satisfying plant-based meal. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, this bowl delivers a beautiful harmony of flavors and textures while providing balanced nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
For the sweet potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the miso tahini sauce:
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey if that’s what ya got)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin it out)
For the bowl:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Chili flakes if you like it with a kick
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes in olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy on the edges and soft inside.
- While potatoes roast, make the sauce by whisking together tahini, miso paste, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add warm water gradually until reaching drizzling consistency.
- Steam or sauté the kale or spinach in a skillet with a splash of water or oil for 2–3 minutes until just wilted.
- Assemble the bowls by starting with a bed of quinoa or brown rice. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, wilted greens, avocado slices, and red cabbage.
- Drizzle with miso tahini sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- For meal prep: Store components separately, with sauce in a separate container. Slice avocado just before serving.
- Sauce will thicken when refrigerated; thin with a little warm water before using.
- Kale can be massaged with a pinch of salt for 30 seconds before cooking for a more tender texture.
- For a protein boost, add crispy tofu, chickpeas, or a soft-boiled egg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg