Healthy Recipes

Halloween Quinoa

Variations

Try adding any of your favorite vegetables! This recipe can be eaten as a meal or as a side dish for your favorite chicken recipe.

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Health Benefits

Black beans are a good source of dietary fiber and protein, like many other legumes. They are a good source of folate, which helps to regulate metabolism and red blood cell formation.

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Ingredients

• 3 ct - medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½ in cubes
• 1 ct - large red onion, chopped
• 4 tbsp - olive oil
• 2 tsp - chili powder
• 1 tsp - smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp - salt
• 1 1/2 cup - cooked quinoa (1/2 cup dry)
• 3 tbsp - fresh lime juice
• 2 tsp - maple syrup/honey/agave
• 1 ct - clove garlic, minced
• 1 ct - can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 ct - whole green peppers, chopped
• 1/3 cup - fresh cilantro (optional)

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Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once warm, add potatoes, onion, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
2. While cooking, whisk lime juice, maple syrup, and garlic for dressing.
3. Combine pepper, quinoa, beans, potatoes, and onion. Pour dressing over. Mix. Serve.

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