Hot Honey Sweet Potato Bowl (Printer View)

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

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It balances sweet, spicy, and creamy in a way that keeps every bite interesting without overwhelming your palate.
  • You can have dinner on the table in under an hour with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
  • The ingredients are simple and adaptable, so you can make it your own based on what is already in your fridge.
02 -
  • Do not skip turning the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting, or you will end up with soft, pale cubes instead of crispy, caramelized ones.
  • Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool for a minute or two before assembling, or the heat will cause the avocado to turn mushy and lose its fresh texture.
  • Taste your hot honey before drizzling and adjust the hot sauce, because different brands vary wildly in heat level and you want balance, not a fire drill.
03 -
  • Roast extra sweet potatoes whenever you make this, because they keep well and turn any meal into something special with almost no effort.
  • Use a silicone brush to drizzle the hot honey in thin, even lines across the bowl, which looks elegant and ensures every bite gets a little sweetness and heat.
  • If your cottage cheese feels too cold and stiff, let it sit at room temperature for ten minutes before serving so it softens and blends more naturally with the warm sweet potatoes.
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