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Southwestern Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl
Giant loaded bowls of super foods have become a specialty of mine – and this Sweet Potato Southwestern Quinoa Bowl totally fits the bill!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 454 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Bowls
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 bunch kale finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 avocados
- 1 14 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
- kosher salt pepper and red pepper flakes to taste
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes about 1½ pounds, sliced into small, ¼-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1½ teaspoons salt
1 recipe Cilantro Vinaigrette
Instructions
For the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- On a large baking sheet, toss together the cubed sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper and cumin and paprika. Once coated, evenly distribute the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes into the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until they are fork tender.
Cup of Yum
For the Bowls
- Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Set aside.
- Toss the kale, olive oil, lime juice and salt in a large bowl and then divide into 4 bowls. In each bowl, add small groupings of the avocados, quinoa, black beans, cotija and sweet potatoes.
- Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and serve alongside the cilantro vinaigrette.
Notes
- While this recipe teaches you how to make everything from scratch, it's also the perfect sort of recipe to use up leftover quinoa, potatoes, and anything else you want to add in.
Nutrition Information
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
1179mg
(49%)
Potassium
1067mg
(30%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
13161IU
(263%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1067mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 13161IU | 263% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.