A Touch of the Tropics Rice Bowl
[Vegan]

Sweet Potato:

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
2. Toss the sweet potato with the oil. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
3. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Sweet and Sour Sauce

1. Whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Add the pineapple and 1/4 cup water to a blender. Blend until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
3. Add the pineapple mixture, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened, about a minute. Remove from the heat and set aside while assembling bowls.

Assembly:

1. Place rice in the bottom of each bowl. Add rows of pineapple, cashews, hempseed, and sweet potato. Top with the sweet and sour sauce.