Hot Honey Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable)

Crispy roasted sweet potatoes with creamy avocado, cottage cheese, and spicy honey drizzle

# 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

→ Garnishes

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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. 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, until sweet potatoes are golden and crispy on the edges.
04 - While sweet potatoes roast, slice the avocado and prepare garnishes. In a small bowl, mix honey and hot sauce to create the hot honey drizzle.
05 - Divide roasted sweet potatoes between two bowls. Add avocado slices and a generous scoop of cottage cheese to each bowl.
06 - Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with optional garnishes. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and spicy contrast hits different, especially when that hot honey catches on your tongue unexpectedly.
  • It comes together faster than you'd think, perfect for when you're hungry but don't want takeout.
  • Cottage cheese adds protein without the heaviness, and somehow tastes better than you'd expect in a bowl like this.
02 -
  • If your sweet potatoes come out soft instead of crispy, you either need a hotter oven or less crowding on the pan, so don't assume your oven temperature is accurate.
  • The hot honey can be made ahead and will actually taste better after sitting for a day or two, so make extra if you're planning to have this bowl a few times this week.
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes into uniform pieces so they roast evenly, and if you're in a rush, smaller cubes will roast faster than larger ones.
  • Make your hot honey at the very end so it's still warm when you drizzle it, which makes the flavors meld better with the warm potatoes.
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