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Delicious 25-Minute Sweet Potato Cranberry Quinoa Bowl

Sweet Potato Cranberry Quinoa Bowl with roasted sweet potato, arugula, avocado, and cranberry-orange drizzle
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Sweet Potato Cranberry Quinoa Bowl combines seasonal ingredients in an approachable roasting and stovetop recipe with a carefully controlled texture. The independently written steps preserve the verified quantities, yield, and timing while giving home cooks clear cues for serving the finished dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh baby arugula
  • 1/2 large avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to the package directions, then let it cool slightly.
  2. Heat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with foil. Spread the diced sweet potato on the pan, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
  3. Divide the cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potato, arugula, and avocado between two bowls.
  4. Stir the whole-berry cranberry sauce, orange juice, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Drizzle the cranberry mixture over both bowls and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Cut sweet potato into small uniform pieces so it becomes tender in the source timing.
  • Let quinoa cool slightly before placing it on arugula to prevent the greens from collapsing.
  • Slice avocado shortly before serving to protect its color and texture.
  • Nutrition information is an estimate calculated per serving and may vary by ingredient brand and portion size.

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Keywords: Sweet Potato Cranberry Quinoa Bowl, Sweet Potato Bowl, Quinoa Bowl, Cranberry Recipes, Meal Prep Lunch, Fall Grain Bowls, Arugula Recipes, Seasonal Lunch Ideas

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