Description
A delicious and nutritious dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes and quinoa. This hearty and wholesome recipe is packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and vitamins, making it a perfect meal for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking for a healthy and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta (optional for non-vegans)
- 2 tablespoons tahini sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the sweet potatoes: On a baking sheet, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spread them out evenly and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth (or water) to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Assemble the dish: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the roasted sweet potatoes. Add chopped parsley, and stir to combine.
- Optional toppings: If using, drizzle with tahini sauce, sprinkle with crumbled feta, and garnish with pomegranate seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as a main or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, healthy, vegan, gluten-free, easy recipe, plant-based