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Apple & Sweet Potato Quinoa

When feeding three hungry boys, I rely on quick, filling and tasty meals. The guys aren’t big quinoa fans, but the sweet potatoes and apples won them over. —Cheryl Beadle, Plymouth, Michigan
Apple & Sweet Potato Quinoa
Apple & Sweet Potato Quinoa Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Makes
    6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 medium Gala or Honeycrisp apples, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup white wine or additional stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine stock and quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and shallots; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add apples; cook and stir 6-8 minutes longer until potatoes and apples are tender.
  • Stir in wine and salt. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until wine is evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in black beans and quinoa; heat through.
Health Tip: Quinoa is one of the only plant foods that has all of the amino acids we need. Cook it up with gluten-free vegetable stock for a meatless meal that’s also gluten-free.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/3 cups: 423 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 10g fiber), 12g protein.

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  • Caramelizedonions39
    Dec 11, 2018

    This is such a unique pairing of flavors that just works. I did add some garlic to it but other then that I didn't change a thing and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again in the future.

  • Georgia Peach
    Feb 23, 2018

    So good! I did add some cumin, garlic, and fresh cilantro for extra flavor. I bet the leftovers will be great wrapped in a corn tortilla!

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