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Cajun Sweet Potato and Charred Corn Bulgur Bowl

Cajun Sweet Potato and Charred Corn Bulgur Bowl

with Avocado & Tomato Salsa and Cheese

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 15, 2025

This Cajun Sweet Potato and Charred Corn Bulgur Bowl is packed full of vegetables and vibrant flavour. Punchy and smoky with a spicy kick, Cajun spice mix contains ingredients such as chilli powder, ground cumin, oregano and thyme.

Tags:
Veggie
Medium Spice
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total35 minutes
Active 30 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

2 unit(s)

Sweet Potato

120 grams

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

20 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

160 grams

Sweetcorn

1 unit(s)

Lime

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

1 unit(s)

Avocado

75 grams

Soured Cream

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

220 milliliter(s)

Water for the Bulgur

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

150 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3395 kJ
Energy (kcal)811 kcal
Fat26.2 g
of which saturates8.1 g
Carbohydrate124.7 g
of which sugars31.3 g
Dietary Fibre19 g
Protein19.5 g
Salt3.18 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Chopping Board
Baking Tray
Knife
Large Saucepan
Sieve
Garlic Press
Large Frying Pan
Spoon
Medium Bowl
Fork

Cooking Instructions and Tips

1

Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. 

Chop the sweet potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel), then pop them onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary. 

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden and tender, 18-20 mins. Turn halfway through.

2

Meanwhile, pour the water for the bulgur (see pantry for amount) into a large saucepan, stir in half the vegetable stock paste and bring to the boil.

Stir in the bulgur, bring back up to the boil and simmer for 1 min.

Pop a lid on the pan and remove from the heat. Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve. 

3

Next, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Drain the sweetcorn in a sieve. Zest and cut the lime into wedges. 

Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).

Once hot, add the sweetcorn and cook until charred, 5-6 mins. Adjust the heat if necessary. Stir only twice during this time - you want the sweetcorn to pick up some nice colour.

4

Once the corn is charred, add a drizzle of oil to the pan and lower the heat. Add the garlic and Cajun spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder), then stir-fry for a further 30 secs. 

Stir in the passata and remaining vegetable stock paste along with the sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). 

Bring to the boil, then simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins. 

5

While the sauce simmers, cut the tomato into 1cm chunks and pop into a medium bowl. 

Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Use a tablespoon to scoop the flesh out onto a board. Cut it into 1cm chunks and add it to the tomatoes. 

Drizzle over some olive oil and squeeze in some lime juice from a lime wedge. Season with salt and pepper, mix together, then set your salsa aside. 

6

Once roasted, stir the sweet potato into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, squeeze in a little lime juice, then remove from the heat. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

Fluff up the bulgur with a fork, stir through the lime zest, then share between your bowls. Top with the spiced stew. 

Serve with the salsa on the side and top with a dollop of soured cream. Serve any remaining lime wedges alongside for squeezing over.

Enjoy!

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