High-Protein Sweet Potato Bowl

Name: High-Protein Sweet Potato Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 300 g lean ground beef or finely diced beef; 1 teaspoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 100 g shredded mozzarella or mild cheddar; 1 medium tomato; ¼ small red onion; 1 ripe avocado; 150 g Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove; 1 tablespoon water; 1 small pinch of salt; 1 small pinch of ground black pepper

This High-Protein Sweet Potato Bowl combines roasted sweet potato with seasoned beef, melted cheese, avocado, fresh vegetables and a creamy yogurt sauce. Packed with satisfying textures and protein-rich ingredients, it is an easy and filling option for balanced lunches, meal prep and weeknight dinners.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

For the sweet potato:

For the beef:

For the toppings:

For the yogurt sauce:

Method

1. Preheat the Oven

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Cut the Sweet Potato

Step 2

Wash and dry the sweet potato thoroughly. Cut it in half lengthwise.

3. Score the Surface

Step 3

Use a knife to make shallow crosshatch cuts across the exposed flesh. Avoid cutting through the skin.

4. Season the Sweet Potato

Step 4

Brush the cut surfaces with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika and dried oregano.

5. Begin Roasting

Step 5

Place the sweet potato halves on the tray with the cut sides facing down. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes.

6. Flip and Finish Roasting

Step 6

Carefully turn the sweet potato halves over. Continue roasting for another 10–15 minutes, or until the flesh is completely tender when pierced with a fork.

7. Cook the Beef

Step 7

While the sweet potato is roasting, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and break it into small pieces with a spatula.

8. Season the Beef

Step 8

Add the salt, paprika, cumin, garlic powder and black pepper. Cook for approximately 7–8 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked and lightly browned.

9. Prepare the Vegetables

Step 9

Dice the tomato into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion. Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and slice the flesh thinly.

10. Make the Yogurt Sauce

Step 10

Combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, crushed garlic, water, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and pourable.

11. Mash the Sweet Potato

Step 11

Transfer the roasted sweet potato halves to a large serving bowl. Use a fork to gently mash and loosen the flesh without breaking the skins.

12. Add the Cheese

Step 12

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar over the hot sweet potato. The heat from the potato will begin to soften and melt the cheese.

13. Add the Beef

Step 13

Spoon the seasoned beef evenly over the cheese layer.

14. Add the Fresh Toppings

Step 14

Scatter the diced tomato and red onion over the beef. Arrange the avocado slices neatly in the centre or along one side of the bowl.

15. Finish with the Sauce

Step 15

Drizzle the yogurt sauce over all the ingredients. Serve immediately while the sweet potato and beef are still warm.