Sweet Potato with Quinoa Salsa and a Creamy Dressing
Did you know that quinoa is a ‘pseudocereal grain’? It is gluten-free, high in anti-inflammatory compounds (quercetin and keampferol), and rich in fibre. While it is consumed like a grain, it is in fact not a true grain. Adding nutrient- and fibre-rich ingredients to everyday dishes is an easy way to boost the quality of a meal. Adopting small habits when cooking can be the difference between an ordinary tasty meal and an extraordinary and deliciously nutritious dish.
Ingredients
- 2 orange sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp Liviana® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt
Quinoa Salsa
- ¼ cup white quinoa, uncooked
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs, chopped (basil, parsley, oreganum, thyme)
- ¼ cup mung bean sprouts (can be replaced with sugar snap peas, diced)
- 1 tbsp Liviana® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsbp Liviana® Honey
- Salt and pepper
Creamy Dressing
- ½ cup low-fat plain yoghurt
- ¼ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Score the halved sweet potato diagonally with a small knife.
- Drizzle with Liviana® Extra Virgin Olive Oil and season with salt.
- Place in an airfryer for 15 minutes at 200°C or in an oven for 20 minutes at 200°C.
- Add the quinoa to 1½ cups of water. Bring to a boil over a high heat and turn it down to a simmer for 10 – 15 minutes until the ‘tail’ of the grain appears. Strain the quinoa from the water and set aside.
- Combine all the ingredients for the salsa in a bowl.
- Combine all the ingredients for the creamy dressing in a bowl.
- Place the quinoa salsa onto a serving plate, put the sweet potato on top and drizzle with the creamy dressing.
- Serve with a lemon wedge.
Wilna Eksteen
Registered Dietitian