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    Jan 21, 2019 · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 by Chelsea Joy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Thai Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Sunbutter Dressing

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    This Thai Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls recipe and the accompanying post are sponsored by Sunbutter®! All experiences and opinions are my own.

    Veggies and a sunflower seed butter-based Thai sauce take the stage for this easy noodle bowl recipe. Sweet potato noodles become the vibrant backdrop for bell peppers, cilantro, basil, and crunchy sunflower seeds.

    Want to make it a full meal? Add some protein in the form of pan-fried or poached chicken breast!

    Three bowls with Thai Sweet Potato Noodles drizzled in sunbutter dressing, plus a jar of Sunbutter on a light background

    Sunflower seed butter: my go-to swap for peanut butter

    When I went paleo, sunflower seed butter quickly became my go-to swap for peanut butter in all manner of recipes. Frankly, the taste is much closer to peanut butter than any other nut or seed butter!

    And when I say that I use it in all manner of recipes, I mean it.

    Like peanut butter, sunflower seed butter can be used in sweet and savory recipes. Sunbutter Sweet Potato Brownies and Thai Cabbage Salad with Sunbutter Dressing are two of my faves on opposite ends of the spectrum!

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    • Thai sweet potato noodle bowls recipe

    Beyond the flavor (which is numero uno), sunflower seeds provide a dose of nutrients!

    A few sunflower seed butter facts:

    • Sunflower seed butter is high in Vitamin E, the body's main fat-soluble antioxidant.
    • Sunflower seeds are a good source of magnesium, one of the most vital minerals in the body. Magnesium is important for bone health, muscle health, nerve health, and energy production, to name a few.
    • Sunbutter sunflower seed butter has 7 grams of protein per serving and more vitamins & minerals than most nut butters
    Paleo Thai sweet potato noodle bowls recipe

    Why Sunbutter®?

    I knew about Sunbutter long before I ever went paleo or nurtured my interest in cooking.

    One of my cousins has been deathly allergic to peanuts since she was a baby. After my aunt found out, she quickly went on the hunt for peanut alternatives — one of the first companies she found was Sunbutter!

    • Thai sweet potato noodle bowls recipe
    • Thai sweet potato noodle bowls recipe

    Because of that, Sunbutter was already on my radar when I went paleo and stopped eating peanut butter so frequently.

    Sunbutter's home is in Fargo, ND, which is another reason I love the company. Of course, if you're new around here: I also live in Fargo!

    Working with the leading sunflower seed butter brand, which happens to be located in my backyard, is simply amazing.

    Sunbutter creates their products with US grown and roasted sunflower seeds. They promise their products are free from the top 8 allergens, including peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, fish, and crustacean shellfish. And uses only non-GMO sunflowers for their products.

    Gluten free Thai sweet potato noodle bowls recipe with two forks and linens

    How to make and prepare sweet potato noodles

    Before we get to the recipe, we've got to talk about sweet potato noodles.

    I'm guessing you've heard of a spiralizer by now. They were all the rage a couple years ago! If you haven't, it's a kitchen tool that allows you to turn veggies into noodles.

    The crescendo of the trend may have passed by this point, but I'm deep in the throes of spiralizer love right now, which is how they became a big part of these thai sweet potato noodle bowls.

    Paleo Thai sweet potato noodle bowls recipe

    You can cook the sweet potato noodles multiple ways, but for this recipe you'll saute them in a hot skillet with plenty of olive oil.

    You need olive oil so the sweet potato doesn't stick (if you find they're sticking to your pan, this is why)!

    Then you'll keep tossing and turning the noodles with kitchen tongs for 5-7 minutes. It doesn't seem like a long time, but that's the sweet spot.

    Now... Get the spiralizer, grab a jar of No Sugar Added Sunbutter, and let's get cooking!

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    Paleo Thai sweet potato noodle bowls recipe

    Thai Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Sunbutter Dressing

    • Author: Chelsea at DoYouEvenPaleo.net
    • Prep Time: 25 minutes
    • Cook Time: 7 minutes
    • Total Time: 32 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Entree
    • Method: Spiralized
    • Cuisine: Thai
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    You'll need a vegetable spiralizer for these Thai Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls with Sunbutter Dressing. Use either No Sugar Added Sunbutter or Organic Sunbutter for the dressing, and add chicken for a protein kick!


    Ingredients

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    For the Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls:

    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
    • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and spiralized
    • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
    • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
    • ½ cup fresh basil, sliced into ribbons
    • ½ cup toasted sunflower seeds
    • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
    • 3 scallions. sliced

    For the Thai Sunbutter Sauce:

    • ½ cup No Sugar Added Sunbutter
    • 1 tablespoon raw honey (omit for Whole30)
    • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or gluten free tamari
    • ½ tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
    • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, more as desired
    • ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more as desired
    • ¼ cup coconut milk, plus more as desired

    Instructions

    1. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potato noodles and bell pepper strips, working in batches as necessary so the skillet doesn’t overflow. Cook for 5-7 minutes, tossing with pasta tongs frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh basil. Split the veggies between 4 bowls and set aside.
    2. To prepare the sauce, add Sunbutter, honey, coconut aminos, fish sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to a bowl. Mix until smooth. If mixture is too thick for your liking, add coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. I like it pretty thick!
    3. Drizzle about ¼ cup of sauce onto each bowl. Garnish with sunflower seeds, cilantro, and scallions.

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    1. Miriam says

      January 28, 2019 at 11:15 am

      You mention to add red curry paste but that is not listed in the recipe. How much should be added?

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      • Chelsea says

        January 28, 2019 at 2:01 pm

        My mistake! I originally planned to include red curry paste in this recipe, but after testing decided to take it out. I've updated the recipe to reflect that. Sorry!

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        • Miriam says

          January 28, 2019 at 3:27 pm

          Thank you! Can’t wait to try the recipe. I had something similar at a local restaurant and wanted to try to recreate it.

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          • Chelsea says

            January 30, 2019 at 1:18 pm

            Awesome! Let me know how it compares!

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