High-Protein Sweet Potato Bowls with Garlic Herb Sauce

A nutritious, high-protein meal perfect for meal prepping, featuring sweet potatoes, lean ground beef, and a flavorful garlic herb sauce.

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes (approx. 1200g total), cubed
• 0 calorie avocado spray for the pan
• 1 white onion (approx. 150g), diced
• 2lb (908g) lean ground beef (96/4)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2/4 cup (120g) tomato
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne (adjust for spice level)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup (240g) non-fat Greek yogurt (or dairy-free option)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Water, as needed to thin the sauce
• Fat-free cheese, evenly distributed over the dish

Instructions

1. Cube the sweet potatoes and spray them with zero-calorie avocado spray. Sprinkle with salt.
2. Place the sweet potatoes in an oven preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 30 minutes.
3. While the potatoes bake, dice the onion and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the lean ground beef to the onion and cook until browned, adding seasonings as described.
5. To make the garlic herb sauce, mix non-fat Greek yogurt with lemon juice, chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and enough water to thin.
6. Assemble the bowls by distributing the sweet potatoes, then the beef, and finally pouring over the garlic herb sauce. Optionally, top with fat-free cheese.

Notes

These bowls are excellent for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for the week.

Recipe Source: “https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMNi0RduHAT/?igsh=NTM5OGttcXJkOGRu"