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Warm Sweet Potato White Bean Salad

Warm Sweet Potato White Bean Salad

A comforting and healthy Warm Sweet Potato White Bean Salad featuring creamy white beans, quinoa, and a spicy harissa dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: LUNCH RECIPES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 large sweet potato cubed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta crumbled
  • 1 can white beans canned and drained
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the sweet potato for 10-12 minutes until tender.
  3. Whisk together the paprika, salt, garlic powder, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, harissa paste, and maple syrup in a bowl to prepare the dressing.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed sweet potatoes, white beans, mint, pomegranate seeds, and feta.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined.
  6. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For an extra refreshing touch, garnish with additional mint leaves.

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