Description
Zesty sweet potato quinoa dances with tangy lemon feta vinaigrette, creating Mediterranean-inspired magic on your plate. Rich protein-packed grains and roasted vegetables deliver fresh, bold flavors you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Vinaigrette and Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 zest of lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dice sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes, ensuring even roasting.
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are crispy and centers are tender.
- Meanwhile, rinse quinoa thoroughly and cook in a saucepan with water according to package instructions, typically 15 minutes.
- Finely mince garlic and thinly slice red onion while quinoa is cooking.
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
- Chop fresh parsley and crumble feta cheese.
- Combine roasted sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa, red onion, and garlic in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the lemon feta vinaigrette over the mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a vibrant, nutritious side dish or light meal.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly roasted sweet potatoes by cutting them into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove the natural coating called saponin, which can make the grain taste bitter or soapy.
- Customize the dish by adding protein like grilled chicken, chickpeas, or tofu to transform it into a complete meal with extra nutritional value.
- Make the recipe gluten-free and vegan by substituting feta with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese alternative for a similar tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg