Vegetarian Quinoa and Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe

Looking for a healthy and delicious vegetarian meal? This Quinoa and Sweet Potato Bowl is packed with nutrients, flavor, and is super easy to make. It’s the perfect lunch or dinner option for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Healthy: Quinoa is a complete protein, and sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins and fiber.
• Flavorful: The combination of roasted sweet potatoes, savory quinoa, and a tangy dressing is simply irresistible.
• Versatile: Customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado, black beans, or toasted nuts.
• Easy to make: With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this bowl comes together quickly.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: avocado, black beans, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, toasted pumpkin seeds

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey)
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the quinoa. Combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
3. Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked quinoa and roasted sweet potatoes among bowls. Drizzle with dressing and top with your favorite toppings.

Tips and Variations:

• Roast other vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or bell peppers along with the sweet potatoes.
• Add a can of drained and rinsed black beans for extra protein.
• Use different grains like brown rice or farro instead of quinoa.
• Make it spicy by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet potato seasoning.

Enjoy this delicious and nutritious Vegetarian Quinoa and Sweet Potato Bowl! Let us know in the comments below what your favorite toppings are.

Ingredients:
quinoa, vegetable broth, water, sweet potatoes, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, avocado, black beans, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, toasted pumpkin seeds, lemon juice, maple syrup, honey, Dijon mustard

Tags:
Vegetarian, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Bowl, Recipe, Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Meal Prep, Lunch, Dinner, Sweet Potatoes, Olive Oil, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Black Beans, Avocado, Cilantro, Lime, Pumpkin Seeds, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup, Dijon Mustard, Roasted Vegetables, Brown Rice, Farro, Spicy