Description
A flavorful and nutritious salad made with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and quinoa, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the quinoa by combining the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and toss gently to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Top with diced avocado just before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet potatoes before roasting.
- To make it a complete meal, serve with grilled chicken or shrimp on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg