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Avocado Mojo Bowls with Sweet Potato and Chicken


Ingredients:

  • For the avocado mojo sauce:
    • 1/3 cup avocado oil
    • 1 avocado
    • 1/4 cup orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1/4 cup packed cilantro (leaves and stems)
    • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)  
  • For the bowls:
    • 2 sweet potatoes
    • 1 red onion
    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
    • Protein of choice (e.g., Amylu chicken meatballs, rotisserie chicken)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare sweet potatoes and onions: Peel and cut sweet potatoes into wedges. Peel and cut red onion into thin wedges. Toss with avocado oil, taco seasoning, and smoked paprika (if using).
  3. Roast: Place sweet potatoes and onions on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned. Flip halfway through.
  4. Add protein: Add your chosen protein to the baking sheet during the last 10-15 minutes of roasting.
  5. Make avocado mojo sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust consistency with more or less avocado oil.
  6. Serve: Serve bowls with sweet potatoes, onions, protein, and avocado mojo sauce.

Optional additions:

  • For extra heat: Add a jalapeño or serrano pepper to the avocado mojo sauce.
  • For a smoky flavor: Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the taco seasoning.
  • For a tangy kick: Add a tablespoon of lime juice to the avocado mojo sauce.
  • For a creamy texture: Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the avocado mojo sauce.

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Sweet Potato Bowls!

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