All the satisfaction of a burger bowl without the bun. Caramelized sweet potato rounds stand in as the patty, stacked over a bed of romaine and mixed greens with tomato, pickles, red onion, avocado, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce that tastes like it should not be this good for you. White beans or edamame bring the protein. It is fun, filling, and genuinely craveable.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving
The base
- Large bed of romaine and mixed greens
The patty
- 1 large sweet potato, sliced into 1cm rounds
- Olive oil for brushing
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Protein
- 1/2 cup white beans or edamame
Toppings
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
- Dill pickles, as many as you like
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Cheese of your choice, crumbled or shredded
Creamy Greek yogurt sauce
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Splash of hot sauce (optional)
Method
Roast the sweet potato
Slice the sweet potato into even 1cm rounds. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Lay flat on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast at 425F for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized and tender. You want the edges to have some color on them.
Make the sauce
Whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of hot sauce if you want a little heat. Taste and adjust. This sauce is the thing that ties the whole bowl together so do not skip it.
Assemble
Start with a generous bed of greens. Stack the roasted sweet potato rounds in the center. Arrange tomato, red onion, pickles, and avocado around the bowl. Add white beans or edamame on the side. Crumble or shred cheese on top. Drizzle the yogurt sauce over everything.
Meal Prep Notes
- Roast a full tray of sweet potato rounds at the start of the week. They reheat well in a dry pan or oven.
- The yogurt sauce keeps for up to 4 days in the fridge. Make a larger batch and use it across multiple meals.
- Keep avocado and tomato separate until serving so they stay fresh.
- White beans from a can require zero prep and add a quick protein boost without any cooking.
Why It Works
- Sweet potato roasted with smoked paprika gives you all the satisfaction of a burger patty with fiber and micronutrients a regular patty does not have.
- Greek yogurt sauce replaces mayo with far more protein and significantly less fat, while still delivering the creamy, tangy element that makes a burger bowl feel indulgent.
- Greens as the base instead of a bun keeps carbohydrate load lower while adding volume and crunch.
- Pickles are essentially free from a macro perspective and add a brightness that cuts through the richness of the avocado and cheese.