Hot Honey Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable)

Crispy roasted sweet potatoes with creamy avocado and cottage cheese, topped with a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle for the perfect balance of flavors.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup cottage cheese

→ Oils & Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Hot Honey Drizzle

08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as sriracha or chili sauce

→ Garnishes

10 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
11 - Toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until sweet potatoes are golden with crispy edges.
04 - While sweet potatoes roast, slice the avocado and prepare garnishes.
05 - In a small bowl, mix honey and hot sauce together.
06 - Divide roasted sweet potatoes between two bowls. Add avocado slices and a generous scoop of cottage cheese to each bowl.
07 - Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with optional garnishes. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels healthy and indulgent at the same time, which is rare and wonderful.
  • The crispy roasted sweet potato edges are borderline addictive.
  • You can prep it once and eat variations of it for days without getting bored.
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the baking sheet or your sweet potatoes will steam and turn mushy instead of crispy.
  • Let the hot honey drizzle sit for a minute before mixing it, the flavors meld better that way.
03 -
  • If your sweet potatoes arent crisping up, turn on the broiler for the last two minutes but watch them closely.
  • Make a double batch of hot honey and keep it in the fridge, its amazing on everything from pizza to roasted vegetables.
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