Protein Power Bowl with Sweet Potatoes & Avocado
Elevate your lunchtime experience with the Protein Power Bowl with Sweet Potatoes & Avocado. This colorful and nutritious dish combines roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, and savory ground meat, creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will keep you energized throughout the day. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this bowl packs in essential nutrients while being simple to make. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that feels indulgent but is incredibly healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground meat until browned, then add tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Layer the cooked ground meat in a bowl followed by roasted sweet potatoes. Top with sliced avocado and halved hard-boiled eggs. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 186mg