Sweet Potato, Butternut & Avocado Bowl
Updated Jan 20, 2022, Published Dec 17, 2021
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Each ingredient in this Sweet Potato, Butternut & Avocado Bowl lends to improved digestive health. The virgin coconut oil is packed with lauric acid, which is anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal and provides excellent support to help boost immunity and improve gut health. The sweet potato and squash contain prebiotics that are essential for gut health, and is full of anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Avocado is a super-food packed with fiber and essential nutrients, such as potassium, which helps promote healthy digestive function. The rest of the ingredients are also beneficial for digestive health as well.
Sweet Potato, Butternut & Avocado Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups (280 g) butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups (265 g) sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- ½ red onion, , sliced
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) organic virgin coconut oil, divided
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon, , divided
- 2 teaspoons (12 g) sea salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) garlic powder
- 1 cup (20 g) arugula
- 1 cup (115 g) frozen riced cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon (7 g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) tahini
- 2 avocados, , thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and red onion in a large roasting pan and toss with 2 tablespoons coconut oil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder. Roast approximately 30 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
- While the vegetables are cooking, prepare riced cauliflower. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add frozen cauliflower to pan. Cover and let cook for 8-9 minutes. Toss gently. Add salt to taste. Let cool slightly while vegetables finish cooking.
- When vegetables are done cooking, cool about 10 minutes. Mix arugula, cooked cauliflower rice, roasted vegetables, and pepitas in a serving bowl. Add tahini, lemon juice, and remaining salt and toss until vegetables are coated. Top with sliced avocado. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
