Spiced Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl

The Spiced Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl is a hearty and flavorful breakfast option that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. It features roasted sweet potatoes, kidney beans, and quinoa, combined with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and capsicum, all seasoned with a blend of spices for a delicious kick. This wholesome bowl is garnished with fresh coriander, making it a perfect treat for your taste buds while ensuring a nutritious start to your day.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sized (200 g) sweet potatoes 
• 60 grams of quinoa 
• 60 grams of kidney beans/ rajma, soaked, drained and rinsed 
• 2 teaspoons of lime juice
• 50 grams onion, finely diced 
• 50 grams tomato, finely diced
• 50 grams capsicum, finely diced 
• ½  teaspoon of garlic powder
• ½  teaspoon of onion powder
• ½ teaspoon of cumin
• ½ teaspoon of chilli powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1.5 teaspoon olive oil 

Procedure:

• Firstly, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease the baking tray and place the sweet potatoes, kidney beans and quinoa over and put them into the oven for 55-65 minutes covered with foil.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium heat and saute onions, tomatoes and capsicum for 5 minutes then add the spices and cook for an additional few minutes.
• Then remove from the oven and mix these sauteed vegetables and spices and cook for a few more minutes.
• Serve garnished with coriander leaves and enjoy!!

Nutritional Benefits:

• The Spiced Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl is a power packed dose of nutrients, making it a well-rounded meal with a variety of health benefits. Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, and dietary fibre, which support vision, immune function, and digestive health.
• Quinoa provides fibre, magnesium, and iron, promoting muscle repair, energy production, and overall wellness. It also provides satiety for a longer period of time.
• Kidney beans add an extra protein and fibre boost, contributing to satiety and digestive health. 
• The mutual supplementation of quinoa and kidney beans enhances the quality of protein in the meal.
• The mix of onions, tomatoes, and capsicum offers antioxidants and vitamins A and C, enhancing the body’s ability to fight off infections and reducing inflammation.  

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 707 kcal
• Protein: 24.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 117.4 g
• Fat: 12.3 g