Ingredients
– 4 medium sweet potatoes
– 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
– 2 cups vegetable broth or water
– 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 small red onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Olive oil, for drizzling
– Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Tahini Sauce:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes or until tender.
3. Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
4. Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until soft. Then, add the red bell pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
5. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and black beans. Mix well to combine.
6. Stuff Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are done roasting, carefully slice them open lengthwise. Use a fork to fluff the insides slightly, then spoon the quinoa mixture generously into each sweet potato.
7. Make Tahini Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, and salt. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
8. Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle the tahini sauce over the stuffed sweet potatoes and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 12g