Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls with Almond Sauce

Name: Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls with Almond Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato (about 1#); 15 ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 tablespoon neutral oil ((more as needed) ex. canola, avocado, olive); 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup dry uncooked quinoa; 1 and 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided); 1 medium sweet yellow onion (chopped finely); 8 cups (large handfuls) fresh spinach; 3 cloves minced garlic (adjust to taste); 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon); 2 tablespoons almond butter; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 2-4 tablespoons water; 1/4 cup hemp hearts; chopped cilantro (for garnish (optional)); 1 large avocado (sliced (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

These grain bowls feature roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas alongside quinoa and spinach, all coated in a simple but high-impact almond sauce.Don't be scared away by the long ingredient list, everything comes together surprisngly quickly!

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:46:32 GMT