Hot Honey Sweet Potato Bowl (Print)

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

# Components:

→ 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 and 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

# Directions:

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 black pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are golden and crispy on the edges.
04 - While sweet potatoes roast, slice the avocado and prepare garnishes.
05 - In a small bowl, mix honey and hot sauce to create the hot honey drizzle.
06 - Divide roasted sweet potatoes between two bowls. Add avocado slices and a generous scoop of cottage cheese to each bowl.
07 - Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with optional garnishes. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies both savory and sweet cravings in one bowl, so you never feel like something is missing.
  • The textures play off each other beautifully: crispy potato edges, silky avocado, tangy cottage cheese.
  • Assembly takes less than five minutes once the sweet potatoes are done roasting.
  • You can tweak the spice level without changing the whole dish.
02 -
  • Do not skip flipping the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting or the bottom will burn while the top stays pale.
  • Let the roasted sweet potatoes cool for a minute before assembling; they will firm up slightly and hold their shape better in the bowl.
  • Taste your hot honey before drizzling; different hot sauces vary wildly in heat, and you want balance, not a mouth on fire.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet instead of a baking sheet for even crispier sweet potatoes with more caramelization.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon to the sweet potato seasoning for a subtle warmth that complements the hot honey beautifully.
  • If your cottage cheese is watery, drain it through a fine mesh strainer for five minutes before serving to improve texture.
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