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Warm quinoa salad with sweet potatoes

This warm quinoa salad with oven-roasted sweet potatoes and hummus dressing is perfect for a cozy (but healthy) dinner. 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Eloïse

Ingredients
 

For the sweet potatoes

  • 2.5 lb (1,1 kg) sweet potatoes 4 medium-large sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt salt
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon oregano

For the salad

  • 1 cup (200 g) quinoa
  • 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth I use vegetable broth powder dissolved in water
  • 1 handful dried cranberries
  • 1 handful sunflower seeds
  • 5 oz (140 g) arugula

For the dressing

  • 4 heaped tablespoons plain hummus
  • cup (80 ml) water

Instructions
 

  • Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Sweet potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them lengthwise into large strips, then into small cubes (the smaller the cubes, the quicker they will cook).
  • Roast the sweet potatoes: Drizzle with olive. Season with a generous pinch of salt, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Mix until evenly coated and them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Check if they are soft, if not roast them for 5 more minutes.
  • Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water. Add it to a saucepan with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Then, reduce to medium heat and simmer until all the broth has been absorbed.
  • Sunflower seeds: Dry-roast the sunflower seeds in a pan (without oil) over medium-high heat until golden. Stir frequently to prevent them from burning.
  • Make the dressing: Add the hummus and water to a small jar and stir until creamy. Add more water for a thinner consistency.
  • Assemble: Add the washed arugula, quinoa, and roasted sweet potatoes to a salad bowl. Top with the sunflower seeds and cranberries, and drizzle with hummus dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 19g
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