Sweet Potato and Quinoa Pilaf
A comforting and nutritious pilaf made with quinoa and sweet potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural bitterness.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa, diced sweet potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a crockpot.
- Add the vegetable broth and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 240 to 360 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and quinoa is cooked.
- Fluff the pilaf with a fork and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Rinse quinoa before cooking to eliminate bitterness; adjust spices to taste.