This girl loves a big bowl of awesome. Packed with protein + good-for-you carbs, this bowl counts as a big bowl of awesome. These Tempeh Sweet Potato Bowls are perfect for meal prep, lunch, dinner + anything in between. The best part? The tahini dressing to top it off! Let’s go!
Tara’s Tips For Perfect Tempeh Sweet Potato Bowls:
Tempeh:
- I like to air fry my tempeh. It cooks quickly + stays crisp. New to tempeh? Check this out: Reasons to Eat Tempeh + follow my easy steps here: How To Air Fry Tempeh.
- Alternatively, you could bake it in the oven. Takes a little longer but does allow you to go off and do something else while your tempeh bakes.
- Always, always boil your tempeh first. It takes the bitter taste away. Don’t skip this!
Sweet Potatoes:
- Sweet potatoes are awesome! Not sure how to choose the right one? Start here: The Vegetarian’s Guide to Sweet Potatoes.
- If you are anti-sweet potato, use russet or red potatoes. Alternatively, you could use pumpkin (Air Fryer Pumpkin)!
Dressing:
- This is the best part! I chose to drizzle Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing but the options are endless! Check out the rest of my favorites here: Oil-Free Salad Dressings.
- If you are feeling the avocado vibe with this bowl, definitely use this one: Creamy Vegan Avocado Dressing or Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing.
Veggies:
- I added broccoli to mine: Air Fryer Broccoli because I am a HUGE broccoli fan.
- Veggie alternatives that are perfect for this bowl are: Healthy Air Fryer Cauliflower, Oil-Free Air Fryer Broccolini, Air Fryer Green Beans, Sautéed Spinach, or Oil Free Air Fryer Asparagus.
Meal Prep:
- If prepping these bowl ahead or using for meal prep, place sweet potatoes, tempeh, and broccoli in an airtight glass container and store in refrigerator until ready to use. Reheat in microwave or can be enjoyed cold. Store dressing separately and add when ready to eat. Can be made anywhere from one hour to 5 days ahead.
Let’s Eat!
Tempeh Sweet Potato Bowls
March 23, 2022
: 2 bowls
: easy
Perfect for meal prep, dinner, lunch or anything in between!
Ingredients
- For the tempeh:
- 8 ounce package of tempeh
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos (sub soy sauce)
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- For the sweet potatoes:
- 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes
- olive oil or avocado oil spray
- 1/2 tsp salt + pepper
- For the broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli
- avocado or olive oil spray
- 1/4 tsp salt + pepper
- For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp garlic paste or 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup water
Directions
- Step 1 For the tempeh:
- Step 2 First, bring 3 cups water to a boil, second, add tempeh, third, boil for 10 minutes. Next, drain water and set aside.
- Step 3 For the sweet potatoes:
- Step 4 While the tempeh boils, wash sweet potatoes, peel skin (optional, I leave the skins on), cut into cubes. Place cubes on a plate, microwave for 5 minutes. Remove from microwave. Spray sweet potatoes with oil spray. Sprinkle with salt + pepper. Transfer to air fryer basket, air fry for 7 minutes on 350 degrees, shake basket, air fry 7-10 more minutes or until sweet potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
- Step 5 Continue with tempeh:
- Step 6 While the sweet potatoes air fry, cut tempeh into 1 inch cubes, place in a bowl, add coconut aminos, liquid smoke, garlic powder. Stir to coat tempeh. Set aside to marinade until sweet potatoes are done in air fryer. Once sweet potatoes are done, carefully remove them + place tempeh in. Air fry tempeh on 350 degrees for 5 minutes, shake the basket and air fry an additional 5-7 minutes or until light brown on the edges.
- Step 7 For the broccoli:
- Step 8 Choose to leave the broccoli florets raw or you could spray them with oil spray, sprinkle with salt and pepper and air fry on 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
- Step 9 For the dressing:
- Step 10 Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake until fully combined. Start with 1/4 cup water and add up to 1/2 cup to desired consistency.
- Step 11 When all items are done in air fryer, divide into 2 bowls, drizzle tahini dressing on top and enjoy!
- Step 12 If prepping these bowl ahead or using for meal prep, place sweet potatoes, tempeh, and broccoli in an airtight container + store in refrigerator until ready to use. Reheat in microwave or can be enjoyed cold. Store dressing separately + add when ready. Can be made anywhere from 1 hour to 5 days ahead.
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