SWEET POTATO BOWL WITH CHIMICHURRI(ARGENTINA)

Sweet Potato Bowl With Chimichurri(Argentina) image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large sweet potatoes, skin-on, finely diced (1 1/2 -2 lb.)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup red quinoa, rinsed and drained (or plain quinoa)
2 small ripe yet firm avocados, peeled and sliced (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups loosely packed Italian parsley, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp.)
1/2-1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)
hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

To make Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa:
Preheat oven to 425°F Toss sweet potatoes with oil on large baking sheet, and spread in single layer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and roast 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft, stirring halfway through.
Meanwhile, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook.
15 minutes, or until tender. Season with salt, if desired.
To make Chimichurri:
Warm oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Blend parsley, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes in food processor until coarsely chopped. Pour in warm oil, and pulse quickly until blended.
Divide sweet potatoes and quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each serving with 3 Tbs. Chimichurri, and garnish with sliced avocado, if using. Drizzle with extra Chimichurri, if desired.