Quinoa Salad with Roasted Yams

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This is an all-time favorite of my friends and family! Add some roasted beets and Romanesco broccoli if desired.

Submitted by Irene K Wong
Published on April 4, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups diced yams

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 cups quinoa, soaked and rinsed

  • 4 Persian cucumbers - peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

  • 1 cup chopped Italian parsley

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup 1/4-inch cubed onion

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 5 endive spears to garnish (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; add yams.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until yams are tender and wrinkled at the edges, about 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes

  3. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add quinoa, stirring once; return to boil. Cook uncovered until water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Strain, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture. Transfer to a mixing bowl.

  4. Stir cucumbers, yams, parsley, olive oil, onion, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper into the quinoa. Garnish with endive spears.

Cook's Note:

Sweet potato can be substituted for the yams if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453 Calories
16g Fat
69g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 10g 34%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 117mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 1230mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.