Spicy Sesame Sweet Potato Bowl

Spicy Sesame Sweet Potato Bowl

I love the flavors of this spicy sesame sweet potato bowl. It's quick, full of flavor, and can be whipped up with ingredients you have in your cupboard.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 347kcal

Equipment

Small pan
Skillet

Ingredients

1 cup rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon plant-based butter optional
2 teaspoons neutral oil for frying
1 yellow onion peeled and diced
6 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 tablespoon ginger freshly minced
2 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons vegan honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cups water or stock
Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

Sliced avocado
Chili threads or crushed red pepper
Sesame seeds
A drizzle of sesame oil optional

Instructions

Prepare the Rice:

In a small pan, combine the rice, water, plant-based butter (if using), and salt. Bring to a boil and stir once. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes before removing the lid.

Start the Aromatics:

Heat the neutral cooking oil over medium heat in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and cook, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes until softened and beginning to brown.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant.

Cook the Sweet Potato:

Add the diced sweet potato to the skillet and cook, stirring regularly, for 8-10 minutes until the sweet potato begins to soften and caramelize around the edges.
Add the soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vegan honey, and sesame oil and stir to coat with the sauce.
Add the water and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes until the sweet potato softens. Season again to taste with salt and pepper.

To Serve:

Divide the rice between bowls and spoon the broth and sweet potatoes on top. Arrange avocado and chili threads on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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