SPICY THAI ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Yes, (sweet) Potato is a vegetable!
Warm glazed sweet potatoes and a tangy peanut sauce are the stars of this recipe. Comfort food – with a healthy, fiber rich twist – is what we like to call this at the Butternut HQ. The best time to eat this? Our in house nutritionist recommends this as an afternoon meal, with a side of greens or a simple raw salad. Heart, wholesome and so delicious! Not to mention #NutritionistApproved

Ingredients:

• For the peanut sauce
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup The Butternut Co Peanut Butter, Creamy
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• Red chili flakes
• 2-3 tbsp water

For the vegetables

• 2 sweet potatoes, chopped into thick chunks
• 1 green capsicum, sliced
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin (jeera) powder
• Salt, to taste
• Arugula leaves

Method:

1. Coat the vegetables with oil, jeera powder and salt. Roast on a hot pan until brown.
2. Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a separate bowl.
3. In a serving bowl add a base of your choice – we recommend quinoa or barley. Add the vegetables and arugula on top and pour the sauce generously over. Sprinkle some herbs and peanuts.
4. Serve warm. Enjoy!