Description
Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potato and Chicken feature roasted sweet potatoes, tender protein, and a zesty, creamy avocado mojo sauce—perfect for a nourishing and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro, leaves and stems
- 1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 cup mayo (optional, for creamier sauce)
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (for roasting)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
- Protein of choice (chicken meatballs or rotisserie chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss sweet potatoes and red onion with 2 tbsp avocado oil, taco seasoning, and smoked paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, prepare the avocado mojo sauce by blending avocado oil, avocado, orange juice, white vinegar, garlic, cilantro, salt, and mayo (if using) until smooth.
- Cook or warm your protein of choice.
- Assemble bowls with roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and protein.
- Drizzle generously with avocado mojo sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- Protein can be substituted with tofu, tempeh, or beans for a vegetarian version.
- Add toppings like radishes, pickled onions, or seeds for extra crunch.
- Adjust seasoning in the avocado mojo sauce to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg