Jul 14 2026
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Sweet Potato Protein Bowl Recipe

Inspired by The Buttered Biscuit
Time1h
Serves2

Roasted sweet potatoes, grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, fresh avocado, diced tomatoes, and a hard-boiled egg—drizzled with our house-made cilantro aioli and topped with pepitas

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Ingredients

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Grilled Chicken

Sautéed Mushrooms

Fresh Ingredients

Cilantro Aioli

Method

Roasting Sweet Potatoes

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Sweet Potatoes

    Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

  3. 3

    Season Sweet Potatoes

    In a bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.

  5. 5

    Roast Sweet Potatoes

    Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.

Grilling Chicken

  1. 6

    Season Chicken

    While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. 7

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  3. 8

    Grill Chicken

    Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear.

  4. 9

    Rest Chicken

    Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Sautéing Mushrooms

  1. 10

    Heat Oil

    In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil.

  2. 11

    Sauté Mushrooms

    Add sliced mushrooms, salt, and pepper to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.

Assembling the Bowl

  1. 12

    Layer Spinach

    In a large bowl, layer fresh spinach as the base.

  2. 13

    Add Ingredients

    Add roasted sweet potatoes, grilled chicken (sliced), sautéed mushrooms, diced tomatoes, and sliced avocado on top.

  3. 14

    Add Hard-Boiled Eggs

    Slice hard-boiled eggs and place them on top of the bowl.

  4. 15

    Top with Aioli and Pepitas

    Drizzle the cilantro aioli over the top and sprinkle with pepitas.

Making Cilantro Aioli

  1. 16

    Mix Aioli Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt to taste.

  2. 17

    Whisk Aioli

    Whisk until well combined and creamy.

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