Spicy sweet potato and quinoa salad
Spicy sweet potato and quinoa salad
•1 cup quinoa, uncooked
•2 cups organic vegetable broth
•1 sweet potato, baked and diced
•1 red bell pepper, diced
•2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
•1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
•2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
•Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper
Simmer the quinoa in the vegetable broth for 10 - 15 minutes, or until water is gone and quinoa is light and fluffy when stirred. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Toss together the quinoa, sweet potato and bell pepper in a large bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil and cayenne pepper. Gently toss this dressing with the quinoa. Season with salt and pepper.