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Fall Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Walnuts, and Raisins Recipe

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 428
Daily Value: 21%
Servings: 2

High-Fiber
Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
Fat19g29%
Saturated2g11%
Carbs58g19%
Fiber7g29%
Sugars14g0%
Protein10g20%
Sodium520mg22%
Calcium82mg8%
Magnesium134mg34%
Potassium686mg20%
Iron4mg20%
Zinc2mg14%
Vitamin A9337IU187%
Vitamin C2mg4%
Thiamin (B1)0mg18%
Riboflavin (B2)0mg13%
Niacin (B3)1mg7%
Vitamin B60mg23%
Folic Acid (B9)101µg25%
Vitamin E2mg12%
Vitamin K8µg10%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated7g0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated9g0%
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Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potato, Raisins, and Walnuts
Ashley Fahr

This is an easy quinoa salad that showcases one of my favorite ingredients: the sweet potato. Prepared with earthy spices like cumin and cinnamon, this dish develops deeply satisfying flavors that are sure to fill any fall craving. 

Click here to see Quinoa: The Heart-Healthy Food with a Quirky Name.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts (about 1 large handful unchopped)
  • ¼ cup raisins, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
  • Black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the sweet potato on a lined baking tray and toss with cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Roast the sweet potatoes until softened, about 12-14 minutes, tossing once halfway through.

Place the quinoa and broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 2-3 minutes.

In a bowl combine the quinoa, sweet potatoes, walnuts, and raisins. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Recipe Details

Servings: 2