Lemon Herb Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls
These Lemon Herb Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls are healthy and tasty! Quinoa & kale salad is topped with roasted sweet potatoes & basil dressing.
Ingredients
FOR THE SWEET POTATOES
- 2 medium sweet potatoes cut in rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
FOR THE SALAD
- 2 cups cooked quinoa chilled
- 4 cups kale chopped
- 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley finely chopped
- 1-2 lemons juiced, to taste
- olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
FOR THE BASIL DRESSING
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1 small bunch chives about 2 tablespoons chopped
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- 1-2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 lemon juiced
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add all of the potato ingredients to a bowl and toss to coat. Transfer to the baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Flip and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the chilled quinoa, kale, parsley, lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, salt & pepper to a large bowl. Toss to combine, adding more lemon juice & olive oil as needed. Place in the fridge to chill.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Set aside.
- To serve, add the quinoa salad to each plate. Top with the sweet potatoes and drizzle with basil dressing.
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Notes
If making the quinoa from scratch:
- Rinse the dry quinoa under water until the water turns clear – just like with rice.
- Add the rinsed quinoa to a sauce pan with 2 cups of liquid – I prefer broth for more flavor, but water works too.
- Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer for 20-ish minutes. The liquid should be absorbed and the quinoa should be cooked through.
- Allow to cool for 30 minutes before tossing with the kale.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g