Southwest Quinoa Salad
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Southwest Quinoa Salad
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Made with roasted sweet potatoes, corn and black beans, this Southwest quinoa salad is vegan and gluten free, and hearty with 18g protein/serving
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Ingredients
- 3 ½ tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 cup uncooked tri-color quinoa rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- black pepper to taste
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen corn thawed
- 1 bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and diced
- ¼ red onion finely chopped
- 1 avocado pitted and chopped
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
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Instructions
Roast sweet potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Arrange on prepared sheet and roast until golden brown, 25-30 minutes, mixing potatoes halfway through.
Cook quinoa
- Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a medium save pot over medium high heat. Add quinoa and toast until fragrant, 2 minutes.
- Add 1 ¾ cup water and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low and reduce to a gentle simmer and cover.
- Cook for 15 minutes, remove from heat (while keeping the pot covered) and let stand for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff and keep warm.
Assemble Salad
- To pot of cooked quinoa, add roasted sweet potatoes, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, beans, corn, pepper, red onion, avocado, lime juice, zest, and fresh cilantro.
- Season to taste with kosher salt and black pepper. Mix and serve immediately or let cool and serve chilled.
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Notes
- Storage: Store covered in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. Without avocado, it will keep well for up to 4.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
628kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
93g
(31%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Sodium
865mg
(36%)
Potassium
1518mg
(43%)
Fiber
21g
(84%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
17283IU
(346%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 628kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1518mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 17283IU | 346% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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