Heart Healthy Sweet Potatoes and Kale with Quinoa

Name: Heart Healthy Sweet Potatoes and Kale with Quinoa
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces; 3/4 cup vegetable broth (gluten free if needed); 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari (gluten free if needed); 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger; 1/8 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian | Vegan

Heart Healthy Sweet Potatoes and Kale with Quinoa

Sweet potatoes, kale and quinoa make a winning side dish with this deeply savory recipe. Ginger and soy sauce add rich and fragrant flavor this fall favorite.

Total Time

45 minutes

Servings

8

Calories

141

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Sweet Potatoes and Kale with Quinoa

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water and quinoa and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 2

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, tossing occasionally, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 3

Add the kale, broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt and black pepper to taste. Cook, tossing often, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve the vegetables over the quinoa.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/2 cup

141

Calories

3

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

180

mg

Sodium

24

g

Carbs

0

g

Sat. Fat

3

g

Fiber

4

g

Protein

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