Warm Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad
Love sweet potatoes and quinoa? This warm salad blends together both flavors perfectly. Easy to make and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- ¼ of a large sweet onion chopped about ⅓ cup
- 1 medium sized sweet potato cut into cubes
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa 86g
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 ½ cups of water
- Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Heat a pot over medium-high and spray with non-stick cooing spray. Add the onion and potato, sprinkle liberally with salt and brown.¼ of a large sweet onion chopped, 1 medium sized sweet potato cut into cubes, Kosher Salt
- Add the water, spices, a pinch of salt and quinoa. (If you want to had ½ tablespoon if honey, I'd do it here.)½ cup uncooked quinoa, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 ½ cups of water, ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- Bring to a boil and continue to boil uncovered for about 5 minute until the potato softens.
- Cover and lower to a simmer.
- Continue to simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes until the remaining liquid is absorbed.
- Separate into 2 equal sized portions and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8021IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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