Sweet Potato & Coconut Quinoa Bowl {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

20 mins

 

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian & Vegan

Author: Amie Valpon

Recipe type: Entree

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 1 lb.), peeled and cut into ¾ inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. organic coconut oil, melted
• 1½ Tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
• 3 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• ¼ tsp. sea salt

Instructions

1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat, drain in a strainer and rinse.
2. Meanwhile, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water to cover until tender, about 15 minutes; remove from heat and drain well.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sweet potatoes, balsamic vinegar, coconut oil, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and sea salt; gently toss to coat.
4. Serve warm.

Notes

Serving Size: 1 ~ Calories: 180 ~ Fat: 4 ~ Protein: 4g ~ Carb: 19g ~ Fiber: 2g ~ Sugar: 1g ~ Sodium: 66mg

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Warm Almond Quinoa Breakfast Sundae

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free

Recipe type: Breakfast, Side Dish

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
• 4 large apples, cored and chopped
• 1 cup dairy-free yogurt
• 1 teaspoon almond butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly in cold water and drain. Place the rinsed quinoa in a medium saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a rolling boil. Turn down to low heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and add in cinnamon and sea salt.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, cook almond milk until warm, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Layer quinoa, slivered almonds, apples and yogurt in four serving glasses. Repeat until glasses are filled with quinoa on the top layer.
4. Pour warm almond milk over the quinoa. Drizzle with warm almond butter and honey and serve immediately.

Notes

Servings: 8 Serving Size: ½ cup Calories: 176.3 cal • Fat: 2.5 g • Protein: 4.7 g • Carb: 35.1 g • Fiber: 4.8 g • Sugar: 14.9 g • Sodium: 83.1 mg

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