Description
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines tender roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and nutty quinoa, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for barbecues or gatherings, this salad offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes (cubed)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 medium red onion (chopped)
- 1 cup bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- While roasting, cook quinoa according to package instructions, usually about 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa, black beans, chopped onion, bell pepper, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Gently toss everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding avocado or corn for extra flavor and texture. Substitute quinoa with couscous or bulgur wheat if desired.