Hot Honey Sweet Potato Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Golden sweet potatoes with avocado, cottage cheese, and hot honey drizzle

# What You Need:

→ 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 & 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

→ Garnishes

10 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
11 - Toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds

# How to Cook:

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 pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning 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's ready in under an hour and tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • The contrast between creamy, spicy, and crispy keeps every bite interesting without being fussy.
  • You get real nutrition on a plate—fiber, protein, healthy fats—without feeling like you're eating a salad.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway turn while roasting—those edges are what make this bowl special, and they need attention to crisp evenly.
  • Mix your hot honey right before serving rather than in advance, so the honey stays silky and the hot sauce flavor stays bright instead of mellowing out.
03 -
  • Roast your sweet potatoes at 425°F rather than a lower temperature—the higher heat is what creates that crispy exterior that elevates the entire bowl.
  • If you're making this for more than two people, assemble individual bowls rather than one large one, so everyone gets the proper ratio of components and temperature contrast on every bite.
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