A colorful bowl with roasted sweet potatoes and quinoa at the bottom, topped with avocado, fresh tomato-cucumber salad and a generous amount of chipotle sauce drizzle over it.

Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Bowl with Chipotle Sauce and Tomato-Cucumber Salad

Name: Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Bowl with Chipotle Sauce and Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato cubed; 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup Monterrey Jack cheese shredded; 1 avocado sliced; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved; 1/2 cucumber diced; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (roughly 1 pepper); 2 tbsp olive oil; salt to taste; pepper to taste

Tex-Mex inspired bowl with sweet potatoes, quinoa, and homemade chipotle sauce.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Tex-Mex

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · May 05, 2023

A little about this dish

This Tex-Mex inspired recipe showcases seasonal vegetables and introduces a twist on the classic taco bowl. We are using roasted sweet potatoes and quinoa as the base for our bowl. We will add a kick with a homemade chipotle sauce and bring freshness with a tomato-cucumber salad. This recipe is perfect for a nutritious and tasty lunch or dinner.

Ingredients (for 2)

Sweet potato — 1 large — cubed
Quinoa — 1/2 cup — rinsed and drained
Monterrey jack cheese — 1/2 cup — shredded
Avocado — 1 — sliced
Cherry tomatoes — 1/2 cup — halved
Cucumber — 1/2 — diced
Plain greek yogurt — 1/4 cup
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (roughly 1 pepper) — 1 tbsp
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Salt — — to taste
Pepper — — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥👨‍🍳

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 — 🍠🔥👌

Place the cubed sweet potato on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3 — 🍚👩‍🍳🕒

Cook the quinoa according to the package's instructions.
Step 4 — 🌶️💪🌀

Prepare the chipotle sauce by blending the Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and a pinch of salt in a small food processor until smooth.
Step 5 — 🍲🍠🥒🍅

Assemble the bowls by layering cooked quinoa and roasted sweet potatoes at the bottom of the bowl. Add the shredded cheese, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes on top of the sweet potatoes and quinoa.
Step 6 — 🥑🌶️🍯

Finish by topping with sliced avocado and a generous drizzle of chipotle sauce.
Step 7 — 🍽️👌😋

Enjoy!

A final fox tip

To make this recipe vegan, omit the Greek yogurt from the sauce recipe and replace with vegan sour cream. Also, feel free to play around with the ingredients and add your favorite toppings like black beans, grilled corn or a squeeze of lime juice over the top.