Ingredients
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For a delightful Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast sweet potatoes with olive oil and spices for 25 minutes.
- Cook quinoa in a saucepan with water for 15 minutes, then fluff.
- Combine quinoa, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper in a bowl, then fold in sweet potatoes and avocado.
- Drizzle lime juice over the salad, toss gently, and season with salt, pepper, and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian