This delightful recipe was born on a late evening when I hadn’t yet had dinner and discovered leftover chimichurri and sweet potatoes in the fridge. Repurpose leftovers in this flavorful Nourish Bowl with Chimichurri recipe.

What’s In It?

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A healthy complex carbohydrate, sweet potatoes are an excellent choice to incorporate into your diet. One cup of sweet potatoes contains 213% of the daily value needed for vitamin A! Vitamin A is essential for immunity. 

Cook your sweet potatoes anyway you like:

• Air-fried
• Oven-roasted
• Pan-seared

My go to sweet potato recipe is this Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Harissa. These reheat well in an air-fryer. Make them for a meal, then use the leftovers for this Nourish Bowl with Chimichurri recipe.

Kale (or Spinach)

Loaded with vitamins K and C, Kale is a powerhouse green with oodles of health benefits. Not a kale fan? Go for spinach.

Gently sauté the kale or spinach in a drizzle of olive oil to achieve a perfectly tender texture.

Greek Yogurt

We always have Greek Yogurt in the fridge. It’s our “sour cream” on Taco Tuesdays, in yogurt fruit parfait for a snack or breakfast, and dips like queso and ranch.

My preferred brand is Fage. The 5% option boasts a higher fat content, which means you’ll feel satiated with a smaller serving. On the other hand, the 0% version is crafted with skim milk, making it a fat-free alternative. We usually opt for the middle ground and choose 2%. However, select what aligns best with your preferences and needs.

Olives & Pistachios

Add in a little healthy fat with olives and pistachios. Castelvetrano olives are my all-time favorite. They’re a firmer olive and a bit milder in flavor. If you don’t have pistachios on hand, any nut will do.

Chimichurri

And now for the awesome sauce. Hailing from Argentina, this vibrant condiment is known for its robust flavors and versatility. Traditionally made with a blend of parsley, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil, chimichurri adds a zesty punch to any dish it accompanies.

Chimichurri is a versatile condiment. Try it as a salad dressing, or top of grilled protein like chicken, steak, or salmon. This herby sauce is also superb on top of veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and potatoes.

If you like this recipe, you’ll love my Easy Artichoke Chicken Recipe.

Substitutions

• Kale: spinach
• Pistachios: almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, or any nut
• Olives: avocado
• Sweet Potatoes: white potatoes, quinoa, or brown rice
• Greek yogurt: dairy free plain yogurt

How to Make?

The best part about this dish, there is minimal cooking required. Especially if you are riding the leftover train. Here’s how to assemble:

1. Reheat sweet potatoes in air-fryer or stove top.
2. While potatoes are reheating, sauté kale.
3. In bowl, place kale, sweet potatoes, a dallop of Greek yogurt, & olives.
4. Drizzle with prepared chimichurri, and top with pistachios.

This is an extremely easy meal made with leftovers and a few kitchen staples.

More Easy Meals in a Bowl

Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with Avocado Dressing

Crunchy Thai Nourish Bowl with Peanut Dressing

Creamy Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Salsa Verde Chicken Soup

Mango Shrimp Ceviche

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