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Colorful Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa

Colorful Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa That'll Brighten Your Day

Discover the Colorful Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa—a nutritious salad bursting with vibrant flavors and colors, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Diced
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Or Water
  • 1 unit Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 unit Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional, chopped
  • 1 unit Avocado Diced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 unit Lime Juice Juice of one lime
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or Maple Syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil, then add 1 cup of rinsed quinoa. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, then let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, and remaining salad ingredients. Toss gently.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss until well-coated.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature, topping each portion with avocado.
  8. Savor the flavors of your colorful salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For meal prep, keep avocado separate until serving to maintain freshness. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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