Sweet Potato & Quinoa In a Jar
Pack your Mason Jar with this super-salad to bring to work, school or university!
Ingredients
- 1 cubed sweet potato
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 C quinoa
- 1/2 C black beans (or kidney beans)
- 1/4 diced red pepper
- 2 C green vegetables (of your choice)
- 1 tbsp dried cranberries (sultanas work well too!)
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- For the dressing
- 1/4 mango
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 water
Details
servings 1
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
Peel and chop your sweet potatoes, place them in a dish, drizzle with olive oil (make sure you coat the potato with the oil). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast for 20 minutes in the oven at 200°C (400°F)
Step 2
Place the quinoa and half a cup of water in a pan on a high heat.
Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, cook for 15 to 20 minutes (the liquid needs to be absorbed and the quinoa tender).
Blend the man
Step 3
Blend the mango, balsamic vinegar and water together.
Step 4
Remove the quinoa off the heat, remove the potato from the oven.
Step 5
Layer your jar with beans, add the quinoa, pour the dressing on top.
Add the diced pepper, greens, potatoes, cranberries, and seeds.
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