Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls

Name: Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, florets; 1 large sweet potato, diced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 can black beans, rinsed; 1/2 cup raw cashews; 1/2 pepper chipotle pepper in adobo; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 3/4 cup water; 4.5 cups cooked quinoa; 2 avocados, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 limes, cut into wedges

Hearty quinoa bowls topped with spiced roasted vegetables, black beans, creamy chipotle cashew crema, and avocado.

55 minEasyServes 6427 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, florets
1 large sweet potato, diced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 can black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 pepper chipotle pepper in adobo
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
3/4 cup water
4.5 cups cooked quinoa
2 avocados, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1 head florets cauliflower and 1 large diced sweet potato. Drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat.
3

Season the vegetables with 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp kosher salt, tossing again to coat evenly.
4

Spread the seasoned vegetables across the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
5

Scatter 1 can rinsed black beans over the sheet pan and return to the oven for 4 to 5 minutes until heated through.
6

While the vegetables roast, combine 1/2 cup raw cashews, 1/2 pepper chipotle pepper in adobo, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 3/4 cup water in a blender. Blend until completely smooth to make the crema.
7

Divide 4.5 cups cooked quinoa among serving bowls and top with the warm roasted vegetables and beans.
8

Arrange 2 sliced avocados on top, drizzle with the blended crema, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 cut into wedges limes.

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Questions

How long does Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls take?

As written, 55 minutes: 25 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (25 minutes): "Spread the seasoned vegetables across the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through."

What oven temperature does Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls need?

For Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 4.

What can I use instead of chipotle in adobo in Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls?

The entry for Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls calls for 1/2 pepper chipotle pepper in adobo. In its place: Use smoked paprika with a pinch of cayenne and a teaspoon of tomato paste per pepper.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls uses 1 can black beans, rinsed.

How hot is Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls comes from 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 pepper chipotle pepper in adobo and 1 tsp chili powder. For a milder plate, start with half the chipotle and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Roasted Sweet Potato Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup raw cashews. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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