Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Delicious and colorful Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potato combine roasted seasoned sweet potatoes and onions with a creamy, tangy avocado mojo sauce. Topped with your choice of protein like chicken meatballs or rotisserie chicken, this wholesome meal offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a comforting and nutritious bowl for any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- Half an avocado
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro (leaves and stems)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 cup mayo (optional for creaminess)
Bowl Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 red onion
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
- Protein of choice (recommended: Amylu chicken meatballs or hot, roasty rotisserie chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into wedges or your preferred shape. Place them on a large baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, taco seasoning, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
- Prepare Onions: Peel the red onion and cut it into thin wedges. Arrange the onion wedges on the baking sheet nestled among the sweet potatoes.
- Roast Vegetables: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 35 minutes total. At around 20 minutes, flip the sweet potatoes and onions to ensure even cooking. If adding pre-cooked protein like meatballs, add them now to warm through during the remaining 15 minutes of baking.
- Make the Avocado Mojo Sauce: While the veggies roast, combine avocado oil, half an avocado, orange juice, white vinegar, garlic, cilantro, kosher salt, and optional mayo in a blender or mini chopper. Blend until smooth, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Set the sauce aside.
- Assemble Bowls: Pour a generous amount of avocado mojo sauce into serving bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, onions, and your chosen protein for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use wedges for sweet potatoes to create thick, crispy fries that your family will love.
- If using pre-cooked protein such as meatballs, add them halfway through roasting to heat evenly without drying out.
- Optional mayo in the sauce adds creaminess but can be omitted for a lighter version.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning and smoked paprika based on your preferred spice level.
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based protein and omit the mayo or substitute with vegan mayo.
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