Quinoa, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Salad
Quinoa is not actually a grain, but a seed. It is often referred to as a pseudo-cereal.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Quinoa, Sweet Potato, and Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
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In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, ground cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
