Paleo Spice-Rubbed Bison Taco Bowl with Sweet Potato
Flavorful spiced ground bison served over roasted sweet potato cubes and topped with a crisp cabbage-lime slaw and creamy avocado. A satisfying, nutrient-dense Paleo bowl packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
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Roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time for quick weeknight assembly.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat an oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Heat an oven to 400°F (200°C)
Heat an oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread 1 cup (130g) diced sweet potato…
Spread 1 cup (130g) diced sweet potato on the tray, drizzle with 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized when pierced with a fork.
Look for: tender and caramelized when pierced with a fork
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil in…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add 150g (5
Add 150g (5.3 oz) ground bison to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon.
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Season bison with chili powder
Season bison with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt.
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Cook bison for 6 to 8 minutes…
Cook bison for 6 to 8 minutes until browned through and no pink remains.
Look for: browned through and no pink remains
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Combine 1 cup (70g) shredded green cabbage…
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup (70g) shredded green cabbage with 1 tsp (5ml) lime juice and a pinch of salt; toss until cabbage is lightly coated.
Look for: cabbage is lightly coated
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Assemble the bowl by placing the roasted…
Assemble the bowl by placing the roasted sweet potato on one side and the warm seasoned bison on the other.
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Top with the cabbage slaw and 0
Top with the cabbage slaw and 0.5 pcs sliced avocado.
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Serve immediately or store components in sealed…
Serve immediately or store components in sealed containers for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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