Section

Created By:

The LYFE Fuel Team

Salads

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Yields:

4 svgs

ROASTED VEGGIE & QUINOA SALAD

224 Calories

8g Fat

33g Carbs

6g Protein

You will be amazed at the flavors this Roasted Sweet Potato, Kale & Quinoa Salad recipe produces. The roasted sweet potato, tender kale, and savory quinoa are a delightfully healthy combination. The caramelized onions in this salad recipe bring a unique flavor that will have you coming back for more.

Eating healthy isn't eternally difficult. All it takes is a little creativity and some fun food preparation tools. And while you can't turn a bad meal into a good one, you can sure turn a good meal into a great one. Here's an easy recipe for roasted veggies and quinoa salad that can be whipped up in almost no time at all.

This is definitely our new favorite salad. It’s full of fiber and plant-based protein, and has tons of nutrients. Simply put, our taste buds could use a break from the same old flavours: salty, spicy, and sweet. There are many ways to add some flare to your food without hurting your waistline, and that's exactly what this roasted salad delivers.

instructions

WHAT YOU NEED

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped into cubes
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup (85g) quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch curly kale, de-stemmed and torn into pieces
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. thyme