Quinoa Harvest Bowl with Sweet Potato & Kale
If you’re in search of a nourishing and vibrant meal that warms your heart, try this Quinoa Harvest Bowl with Sweet Potato & Kale. This wholesome dish combines fluffy quinoa, caramelized sweet potatoes, and nutrient-rich kale for a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Topped with crunchy chickpeas and a creamy maple-tahini dressing, each bite is not only satisfying but also packed with health benefits. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a meal prep option, this bowl will quickly become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups uncooked quinoa
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bunches kale
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook in vegetable broth according to package directions.
- Sauté minced garlic in remaining olive oil, then add chopped kale and cook until wilted.
- Whisk together tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, warm water, and salt for the dressing.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, sweet potatoes, kale, chickpeas, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds, then drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg