Description
A vibrant, nourishing Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl packed with roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, crisp veggies, chickpeas, and a bold, creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for meal prep, plant-based diets, or a hearty vegan dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (cubed, about 4 cups)
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, or your favorite blend)
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2–4 tablespoons water (to thin as needed)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes for heat
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
3. While sweet potatoes roast, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
4. Prepare the Thai peanut sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency.
5. Warm chickpeas in a small pan with a pinch of salt and desired spices.
6. Assemble bowls: Start with a base of mixed greens, then add roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, and warm chickpeas.
7. Top with sliced bell pepper, shredded cabbage, and cucumber.
8. Drizzle with Thai peanut sauce.
9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts.
10. Add any additional toppings as desired.
Notes
To make this fully gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. For extra crunch, add sliced radishes or shredded carrots. This recipe is excellent for meal prep—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg