Roasted Sweet Potato Power Bowl

ah, power bowls...i used to make these more often when i was on track with making healthy food choices, exercising regularly and putting forth a more concerted effort to live a healthier life style..but alas, i once again fell off the wagon, and quite hard, now climbing back on is a sweaty wheezy feat, for i am a big chubby mess, chipmunk cheeks and all. i tend to go in waves, i which it weren't so, but thankful for God's ever abundant grace and yet another chance to care for the temple i have been given. i am trying again, to practice self control, self discipline, and be a better steward of my body. i wish i had not let it get this bad. when i look in the mirror, i feel sorrow and shame. i am embarrassed and angry that i now feel like a huge sack of lard, and there is no one to blame but myself. i don't hate my body or feel sorry for myself. i am sorry i let my body down. it has proven strong and able, willing to take on the challenges of forming and housing 4 healthy and whole children, it has endured, remained ready for whatever i have thrown at it-hiking the mountains of Washington and California, trekking the ancient desert of Israel, and carried me by foot all over the United Kingdom.  i don't get to complain. I am the one who has been careless and insolent with my body. i have thrown junk food at it, thinking i deserved a reward for something, i have deprived it of water and nutrients, not bothering to listen to its cry for help or its desperate protests. in all honesty and transparency, it comes down to the even deeper confession that i have not represented Christ and the temple He dwells in [in me] well at all. i stopped caring, gave into my flesh, and have become complacent. 
i am now 4 or 5 sizes bigger than i ever was, and my spirit is low within. I desire to shine bright for Him once again, from the inside out. I know some may think i am way over thinking this, and maybe i am, but i feel conviction in this area, it feels very clear, and i want to make a change-but only through the strength of Christ. i pray He likes the renovation of the broken and remade temple. there is much work to be done. 

ok. out of the confessional and onto the recipe! this is simple to make, delicious and nutritious-coincidence that those words sound so good together? i think not..easy as seasoning your veggies, roasting them, and placing them in the bowl jazzing it up with a little extra love. 

first things first: let's roast!

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 
2-3 medium size red skinned potatoes chopped into chunks
1 half large red onion, chopped into wedges

1 small box of couscous

1/4 cup sour cream
chili
salt 
squeeze of lime 

here are the spices i tossed them in, along with a generous dollop of melted ghee. 

minced garlic
cumin
chili powder 
cinnamon 
garlic salt
tajin [this is a mexican blend consisting mainly of chili+lime]

heat up the ghee in a pan..add spices and garlic to make a fragrant coating for the vegetables..it should not take too long as you do not want the spices to become burnt in taste

In a large bowl, throw in vegetables and pour ghee mixture on top. toss away and try to make sure all the veggies get hugged just a little bit. 

spread on a baking sheet covered in foil. place in oven at 375 degrees for about 30-40 minutes or until done. i like a little char. so roast to your liking. 

while veggies are roasting, prepare couscous according the boxed directions. 
set aside to cool before fluffing. 

for sour cream drizzle:
mix sour cream, chili, salt, and lime in a small bowl. add in a few teas spoons of water to the consistency you like. mix well. 

when vegetables are done, scoop a generous amount in a bowl. 
add another generous scoop of prepared couscous
add freshly chopped coriander and onion on top as extra sprinkle and texture 
top with sour cream drizzle. 

EAT AND ENJOY