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    MJ & Hungryman » Uncategorized

    Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

    By Min On June 22, 2012, Updated May 20, 2013

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    It's only been two days since I got back from the trip, and I already miss my family so much!!

    This picture cracks me up!!  My dad, a self-proclaimed master photographer, insisted that we take a "candid" picture.  Yea...we so don't look like we're posing..The hubby looks the most hilarious out of all of us, I think haha..

    Oh!  His genius creativity continues!

    I also climbed a tree named Cork Oak!  From the feel of the bark, it was appropriately named.

    I climbed up just fine, but coming down was a lil' hairy.  So the "macho" hubby came to the rescue and lent me his broad, manly shoulders =).

    Ahh...I had so much fun...Alright, alright...enough reminiscing..

    I don't know if it's nostalgia, the brutally hot weather, or the fact that I bombed my quiz (probably a combination of everything), but yesterday was one of those days where everything felt blah~

    As much as I wanted to just turn myself into a cocoon with my fav Kona-scented blanket, catch up on So You Think You Can Dance, open up a box of cereal, and munch away mindlessly, I decided to get in the kitchen!  I'm so glad that I did!

    I opened up my fridge and three things jumped out at me - sweet potatoes, tilapia, and black beans.  They inspired me to make me some sweet potato quinoa salad.  I sort of went south of the border with this one as you can see by the components.  To make it more special, I went the extra step to caramelize the onions.  There's nothing that arouses my senses and makes my mouth water like the smell of onions sautéing.  It smelled like a piece of heaven, and I instantly felt better =).  I am so easy to please, eh?

    Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

    Prep time: 30 minutes

    Ingredients:

    Salad

    • 2 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 in pieces*
    • 1 Tbs EVOO
    • 1 Tbs cinnamon
    • ¼ cup cooked quinoa
    • ¼ cup black beans
    •  ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup zucchini, diced into bite-size pieces
    • ¼ cup kale, chopped
    • 1 avocado
    * You only need ¼ cup of sweet potatoes, but I like to roast extra so I can enjoy them throughout the week.

    Fish

    • 6 oz. tilapia
    • salt, pepper, chili powder to taste
    • 1 Tbs EVOO

    Dressing

    • 3 Tbs EVOO
    • 1 Tbs lime juice, freshly squeezed
    • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce *
    *I love the smokiness that this adds, but you can leave it out or substitute it with something else that you prefer!

    Directions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
    2. Toss the sweet potatoes in EVOO and cinnamon and spread them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
    3. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
    4. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
    5. Add the onions and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 minutes.
    6. While the onions are caramelizing, cook the tilapia in a separate skillet with EVOO over medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes per side.  Season.
    7. Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside.
    8. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, pour the dressing over the salad.
    9. Top with tilapia
    10. Enjoy!

    I know this looks like a lot of work, but it really came together in a cinch!  It just requires a lil bit of patience.  Therefore, while I eagerly waited for my onions to caramelize, I HAD to  keep my mouth entertained  with this delightful treat...

    Do you guys have Sprouts in your area?  I LOVE this store, and this lemon snap cookie is one of the reasons why I look forward to going there every week =).  If there's one near you, I highly recommend that you try it!

    With this extra boost of energy, I got my study on!  Now I can spend the whole weekend with the hubby =).   Score!

    Hope you guys have a fantastic Friday!!


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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    1. Ellie says

      June 24, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      oh yeahhhh I love Sprouts!!!! they have the best deals too! When I shop there, I get about as much if not more food than if I were to shop at a regular store. And great recipe! 🙂 Many times when Greg sees me cooking or baking up a storm he asks me if I'm feeling alright, since baking is like fun therapy for me. 🙂 Hang in there and God bless you today sissy!

      Reply
    2. freshlifefindings says

      June 23, 2012 at 7:13 pm

      Yum! I love sweet potatoes and quinoa so I definitely want to try this recipe out 🙂 I miss my family too! I'm printing some pictures from our weekend to put up in my apartment to help me cope 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend min!

      Reply
      • Min says

        June 24, 2012 at 10:46 am

        I've gotten so bad about developing pics as of late....I should go to Costco! Hope you have a blessed Sunday!!

        Reply
    3. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

      June 23, 2012 at 4:51 am

      This salad sounds amazing! Hopefully it not only lifted your day but helped the rest of the week improve too. Also, thanks for stopping by my blog - great to discover yours too 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        June 24, 2012 at 10:41 am

        Thanks, Kari! And I'm so glad you stopped by my blog as well =).

        Reply
    4. myhealthyohana says

      June 22, 2012 at 4:38 pm

      Your family is too cute! Sorry you had a blah day yesterday, but I'm so impressed that you were able to turn it around and make that delicious, healthy meal and get energized from it!! That's awesome 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend, Min!

      Reply
      • Min says

        June 23, 2012 at 1:22 am

        I wanna take a dive in your swimming pool...Right now!! Oh, and I went and bought some mangoes today =). I wonder why hehe.

        Reply
        • myhealthyohana says

          June 24, 2012 at 5:44 am

          You are welcome anytime...and Tim and Kona too of course 🙂 Yay for mango pie, hope Tim likes it!!

          Reply
    5. Yoonie says

      June 22, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      I love that 'candid' picture!!! I think you look the most hilarious... ^^

      Reply
      • Min says

        June 23, 2012 at 1:23 am

        Yes..appa kept on saying that the picture's going to be a masterpiece..and look how it turned out haha. I do look pretty hilarious huh? I wish you and Noah were in the picture..sniff sniff

        Reply

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