Chipotle Roast Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
44%
Chipotle Roast Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad
40 min.
4
540kcal

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Craving a vibrant and flavorful meal that's both good for you and incredibly satisfying? Look no further than this Chipotle Roast Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad! This recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy a hearty vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dish that's exploding with south-western flavors.

Imagine the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, perfectly spiced with chipotle chili powder and cumin, mingling with the earthy goodness of black beans and fluffy quinoa. The toasted cumin seeds add a layer of nutty depth that elevates the entire salad. A zesty lime dressing brightens everything up, and the fresh cilantro brings a pop of herbaceousness that keeps you coming back for more.

This versatile salad is ready in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a quick and healthy weekend lunch. It serves four, so it's great for sharing with friends and family, or for meal prepping nutritious lunches for the week. And with around 540 calories per serving, you can indulge in this delicious main course or side dish without any guilt!

Whether you're a seasoned vegan, a curious vegetarian, or simply looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, this Chipotle Roast Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad is guaranteed to become a new favorite. Get ready to experience a symphony of tastes and textures that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied.

Ingredients

  • cup avocado dressing 
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
  • tablespoon chipotle chili powder to taste (or )
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • tablespoon corn oil 
  • teaspoon cumin seeds toasted
  • clove garlic chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lime ( - 1 lime)
  • tablespoon oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • cup quinoa rinsed well
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • large sweet potatoes dried scrubbed cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Toss the sweet potato in the oil, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F oven until tender, about 20-30 minutes.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a sauce pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, chipotle chili powder and cumin and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Add the quinoa and water, bring to a boil reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Mix the beans and sweet potato into the quinoa and season with lime juice salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Mix in the cilantro and enjoy optionally garnished with avocado, red onion, queso fresco and cilantro along with the avocado dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories540kcal
Protein11.91%
Fat25.84%
Carbs62.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48
Glycemic Load
17.65
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.078260712002%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
4.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:539.96kcal
27%
Fat:15.92g
24.49%
Saturated Fat:1.81g
11.34%
Carbohydrates:86.28g
28.76%
Net Carbohydrates:67.19g
24.43%
Sugar:8.5g
9.44%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:739.89mg
32.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.51g
33.02%
Vitamin A:24853.9IU
497.08%
Manganese:1.7mg
84.93%
Fiber:19.09g
76.34%
Folate:197.93µg
49.48%
Magnesium:183.06mg
45.76%
Phosphorus:425.41mg
42.54%
Copper:0.84mg
41.79%
Potassium:1415.66mg
40.45%
Vitamin B6:0.8mg
39.94%
Iron:5.96mg
33.13%
Vitamin B1:0.48mg
32.06%
Vitamin E:4.21mg
28.08%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.15%
Vitamin B5:2.47mg
24.66%
Vitamin K:20.29µg
19.32%
Zinc:2.81mg
18.76%
Vitamin C:14.99mg
18.17%
Vitamin B3:3.21mg
16.05%
Calcium:134.4mg
13.44%
Selenium:6.82µg
9.75%