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Sweet Potato Tuna Bowl Healthy Dinner Recipe

A nourishing, protein-packed bowl featuring roasted sweet potato, tuna, crunchy veggies, and a zesty dressing for a fast, balanced dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Sweet potato cubes – 2 cups
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Salt – ½ tsp
  • Black pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Cooked tuna canned or fresh – 1 cup, flaked
  • Lettuce – 1 cup shredded
  • Cherry tomatoes – ½ cup halved
  • Cucumber – ½ cup chopped
  • Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard – 1 tsp
  • Garlic powder – ¼ tsp
  • Paprika – ½ tsp
  • Fresh parsley – 1 tbsp chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  2. Toss sweet potato with olive oil.
  3. Add salt and pepper.
  4. Spread on a baking tray.
  5. Roast for 20 minutes.
  6. Add tuna to a bowl.
  7. Stir in lemon juice.
  8. Add mustard.
  9. Mix in garlic powder.
  10. Add paprika.
  11. Toss gently until coated.
  12. Add lettuce to serving bowls.
  13. Add roasted sweet potato.
  14. Add tomatoes and cucumber.
  15. Top with seasoned tuna.
  16. Sprinkle parsley before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 330
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 24 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

(limit 5)
  • Vitamin A: 110%
  • Vitamin C: 34%
  • Potassium: 22%
  • Iron: 15%
  • Vitamin B6: 18%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add chili flakes if you want heat without emotional damage.
  • Swap tuna for chickpeas for a fully vegan option.
  • Drizzle tahini for extra creaminess and shine.