Hot Honey Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable view)

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

# What You 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

# How To Make:

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 through, 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 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect for something that tastes this intentional and delicious.
  • The contrast of crispy edges, creamy textures, and that spicy-sweet drizzle makes every bite feel like a small celebration.
  • You can throw together whatever you have on hand and it still works beautifully, which is basically the definition of a kitchen win.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir during roasting, or you'll end up with one side burnt and one side barely cooked, which I learned the unfortunate way.
  • The hot honey needs to be mixed well before drizzling, or you'll get a bowl of honey in one spot and a tiny bit of spice everywhere else, which changes the whole experience.
03 -
  • Toss your sweet potatoes with the oil and spices in the bowl you're going to roast them in, saves dishes and keeps all that seasoned oil coating every piece.
  • If your hot sauce is watery, mix it with honey and let it sit for a minute so the honey absorbs the heat and the whole drizzle becomes thick and clingier instead of runny.
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