Best Sweet Potato Quinoa Bake Recipes

QUINOA AND SWEET POTATO BAKES

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Make these gluten-free quinoa and sweet potato "muffins" ahead for a quick breakfast or energizing mid-day snack.

Provided by Donna Hay

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes (kumara) (800 grams), peeled and chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
2 cups (340 grams) cooked quinoa, preferabbly black, plus extra for sprinkling
2 tablespoons linseeds (flaxseeds)
2 tablespoons store-bought caramelized onion
1 3/4 cups (420 grams) fresh ricotta
1 1/2 cups (120 grams) finely grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
2 eggs
Cracked black pepper
150 grams goat cheese, sliced
6 sprigs thyme, extra

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease 6 [3/4-cup-capacity (180ml)] Texas muffin tins, line with non-stick baking paper and set aside. Place the sweet potato, oil, and salt on a baking tray lined with baking paper and toss to combine. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly and transfer to a large bowl. Add the quinoa, linseeds, onion, ricotta, Parmesan, thyme, eggs and pepper and mix until just combined. Spoon into the prepared tins and top with the goat's cheese and extra thyme. Sprinkle with the extra quinoa, drizzle with extra oil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

SPICY QUINOA WITH SWEET POTATOES

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups quinoa
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small red jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

Put the quinoa in a bowl and cover with water; drain. Repeat twice; drain well. (This will help remove bitterness.) Transfer the quinoa to a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the quinoa is dry, about 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape; reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the chile powder, coriander and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spices darken, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, the jalapeno, sweet potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Add the sweet potato mixture to the quinoa, then add the cilantro and lime juice and toss; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 399 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 4.5 grams