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Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls

Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls for a Flavorful Plant-Based Delight

A colorful celebration of flavorful Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls packed with protein and wholesome goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Veggies
  • 2 cups Sweet Potato Diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Avocado or canola oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea or kosher salt recommended
For the Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinsed before cooking
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Enhances flavor
For the Sauté
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Zesty Dressing
  • 3-4 tablespoons Almond Butter Peanut butter or tahini can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Optional
To Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Hemp Hearts Optional topping
  • Cilantro Optional garnish
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium pot
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet.
  2. Dice sweet potatoes and rinse canned chickpeas. Combine in a bowl with oil and spices, then spread on baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crispy.
  4. Rinse quinoa. In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a simmer, add quinoa, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes.
  5. In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onion until golden. Add spinach and garlic, cooking until spinach wilts.
  6. Whisk almond butter, lemon juice, turmeric, and water in a bowl for dressing.
  7. Assemble bowls with quinoa, roasted veggies, sautéed spinach and onion, dressing, and optional garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These bowls can be customized with seasonal vegetables or different toppings according to preference.

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