Sep 24 2026
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Sweet Potato Avocado Baja Bowl (gf) Recipe

Inspired by The Herb Box
Time1h
Serves4

cotija, black beans, onions, rainbow quinoa, rosemary-poblano roasted sweet potatoes, tabasco fried shallots, jalapeño-avocado dressing

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Ingredients

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing

Method

Roasting Sweet Potatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare Sweet Potatoes

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Season and Roast

    In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, chopped rosemary, diced poblano, and salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.

Cooking Quinoa

  1. 3

    Cook Quinoa

    In a pot, combine 1 cup of rainbow quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Frying Shallots

  1. 4

    Fry Shallots

    In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced shallots and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Drizzle with Tabasco sauce.

Making Dressing

  1. 5

    Blend Dressing

    In a blender, combine ripe avocados, lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assembling the Bowl

  1. 6

    Build the Bowl

    In a serving bowl, layer quinoa, black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, diced red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, and fried shallots. Drizzle with jalapeño-avocado dressing before serving.

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