Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl (Printable View)

Quinoa, sweet potato, kale, and lemon yogurt dressing create a vibrant, satisfying bowl full of fresh flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
03 - 2 cups baby kale, rinsed and dried

→ Sauce

04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Ground black pepper, to taste

→ Seasoning

09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized.
02 - In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until grains are fluffy and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, and baby kale. Toss gently to distribute. Drizzle with lemon yogurt sauce just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prep ahead for busy weekdays
  • Packed with plant protein and fiber
  • Balanced flavors with a zesty homemade sauce
02 -
  • Great source of complete plant protein
  • Meal prep friendly stores well for days
  • Naturally gluten free and easy to personalize
03 -
  • To get perfectly fluffy quinoa always let it rest covered off the heat for five minutes before fluffing with a fork
  • For crispier sweet potatoes do not crowd the sheet pan and flip cubes so all sides caramelize evenly
  • Make a double batch of the lemon yogurt sauce and use it as a dip for veggies or a topping for grilled fish It never lasts long in my house because my family uses it on everything
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