Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

Name: Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 176 grams frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; 2 Tbsps canola oil; 1 Tbsp garlic powder; 1 onion, chopped; 170 grams quinoa; 1 Tbsp soy sauce, or to taste (optional); 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 473 milliliters water; 72 grams whole almonds

Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 344 calories, 11g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 5. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up broccoli, canolan oil, onion, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Eggless Quinoa Bananan Almond Muffins - How to make Quinoa Muffins, Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Soup, and Knock Your Socks Off Stuffed Potatoes With Broccoli and Mushrooms.

Instructions

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

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Quinoa

Water

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Sauce Pan

Meanwhile, place the diced sweet potatoes into a saucepan, and pour in 1/4-inch of water. Cover, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Steam until the sweet potatoes are just slightly tender, about 10 minutes. While the potatoes are steaming, heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onion and broccoli until the onion is tender, about 10 minutes.

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Sweet Potato

Canola Oil

Broccoli

Potato

Onion

Water

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Once the potatoes have finished steaming, add them to the broccoli mixture, and season with garlic powder. Continue cooking until the potatoes have cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes. Stir the broccoli mixture together with the cooked quinoa and almonds. Season to taste with soy sauce if desired to serve.

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Cooked Quinoa