Description
A comforting salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes and fluffy quinoa, adorned with fresh vegetables and a balsamic drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the cubed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil, add the quinoa, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy.
- Combine in a large bowl the roasted sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa, diced red bell pepper, and avocado.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, toss gently, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a flavor kick, add spices like smoked paprika or cumin to the sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg





