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Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls

URL: https://cozypeachkitchen.com/sweet-potato-quinoa-bowls-with-almond-dressing/

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 15 ounce can chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Quinoa and Spinach

  • ¾ cup dry uncooked quinoa
  • cups water or vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium sweet yellow onion
  • 8 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 cloves minced garlic

Almond Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 2-4 tablespoons water

Extras

  • ¼ cup hemp hearts
  • 1 large avocado
  • to taste chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Dice the sweet potato and combine it with drained chickpeas on the baking sheet, then drizzle with oil and spices.
  3. Roast the mixture for 30-35 minutes until the sweet potato is tender and the chickpeas are crisp.
  4. Rinse the quinoa and cook it in water or broth, simmering until all liquid is absorbed.
  5. Sauté diced onion in a skillet until golden, then add spinach and garlic, cooking until the spinach wilts.
  6. Whisk together the almond dressing ingredients until smooth, adjusting consistency with water as needed.
  7. Assemble the bowls by dividing the roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, quinoa, and sautéed vegetables, then drizzle with the dressing and garnish.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
492
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
67g
Total protein
20g
Sodium
553mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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