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Joyful 40-Minute Rainbow Nourish Bowl That Brightens Any Day

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A colorful and nutritious bowl combining roasted sweet potatoes, purple rice, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado with a tangy sesame-lime dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked purple rice (or wild rice)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups baby arugula (or mixed greens)
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 persimmon, sliced (or 1 small carrot, thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 lime (for serving)
  • Sesame-lime dressing:
    • 2 tbsp tahini
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tbsp water (more to thin)
    • 1 tsp soy sauce (or tamari)
    • 1 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
    • Pinch of salt
  • Toppings:
    • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (black + white)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss diced sweet potato with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
  2. Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth and drizzleable (add a splash more water if needed).
  3. Add greens to a bowl. Arrange purple rice, roasted sweet potato, avocado slices, cucumber, red onion, and persimmon (or carrot) on top.
  4. Drizzle with sesame-lime dressing, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Notes

  • Swap persimmon for carrot if unavailable.
  • Use wild rice if purple rice isn’t available.
  • Meal prep tip: Store dressing separately to keep greens fresh.

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