Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potato are a vibrant, comforting meal centered on tender roasted sweet potato wedges and caramelized red onions, paired with a creamy, zesty avocado mojo sauce. Enhanced with your choice of protein like chicken meatballs or rotisserie chicken, this dish combines bold flavors and satisfying textures for an easy, wholesome dinner that’s both colorful and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Avocado Mojo Sauce
- 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 – this will make it creamier)
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Onions
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 red onion
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- A pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
Protein
- Protein of choice – e.g., pre-cooked Amylu chicken meatballs or hot, roasty rotisserie chicken
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into wedges, which resemble thick fries and are favored for their hearty texture. Toss the wedges in 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning, adding a pinch of smoked paprika if desired, ensuring an even coating.
- Prepare Onions: Peel the red onion and slice it into thin wedges. Arrange the onion wedges on a large baking sheet among the sweet potato pieces, ensuring they have space to roast evenly.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes and Onions: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for about 35 minutes total. At around the 20-minute mark, flip the sweet potatoes and onions to promote even cooking. If incorporating pre-cooked meatballs, add them to the pan at this time so they warm through during the remaining 15 minutes.
- Make Avocado Mojo Sauce: While roasting, blend avocado oil, half an avocado, orange juice, white vinegar, garlic, cilantro, kosher salt, and optional mayo in a mini chopper or blender until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then set the sauce aside.
- Assemble Bowls: To serve, pour some avocado mojo sauce into bowls or plates. Layer with roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, and your chosen protein. This presentation offers a comforting and flavorful meal with the sauce acting as a vibrant dipping element built into the bowl.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add mayo as indicated, but it is optional based on preference.
- Pre-cooked meatballs work well to simplify the recipe and can be added toward the end of roasting to heat through.
- You can substitute the protein with rotisserie chicken or any preferred plant-based protein to suit dietary restrictions.
- Adjust taco seasoning and smoked paprika quantities to tailor spice levels.
- Sweet potatoes can be cut into any preferred shape; wedges are recommended for texture and ease of roasting.
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