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"Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad: A Flavorful Delight!"

A flavorful and nutritious salad made with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and quinoa, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the quinoa by combining the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) in a medium saucepan.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  7. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  8. Drizzle with lime juice and toss gently to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Top with diced avocado just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

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.

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