This One Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Skillet is so nutritious and delicious. I love a hearty, healthy dish that can easily be prepared in one pot that is ready in under 30 minutes!
Halloween is over. It was a great day here in the Kelly house, but boy am I exhausted.
All 3 of my little guys want to be in different places and I am left trying to coordinate everything. So as fun as it is (and I kept reminding myself to look at it through their excited little eyes), I am happy it's over.
Maybe I am just getting old and crotchety but it's one long day.
So now it's all about Thanksgiving. And side dishes. Lots and lots of delectable side dishes.
I'd say this could be a holiday side dish, but since there are quinoa and beans in here, this would also qualify as a nutritious, meatless main dish.
Shout out to my vegans out there! Heeeeeeey!
If you are looking for some more healthy quinoa recipes, you will love this Green Bean Quinoa Casserole, Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Bowls, Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Bites and this Spiralized Beet Quinoa Salad!
These would all be even more delicious with a Mojito Spritzer, Cranberry Mojito and definitely this Spiked Apple Cider!
Looking for something non-alcoholic? All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte and this Eggnog Latte!
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make This One Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Skillet
With the holidays coming up, I am all about making life easier. This recipe calls for one dish and that's it. Super easy and less clean up! We are busy enough around the holidays so I appreciate any free time I can get.
I am always looking for easy, healthy recipes that I can whip up on a weeknight, especially ones that only use on e pan.
You can easily customize this recipe to your liking and to what you have in the house. Substitute butternut squash for sweet potato, spinach or arugula for the kale or black beans instead of white beans.
This recipe is so customizable, you just need to get creative.
Ideas of Additions to This One Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Skillet
- Rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken
- Chopped grilled steak
- Tuna fish
- More beans! Add some black beans for added plant based protein and fiber.
Related Recipes
Butternut Squash Black Bean Quinoa Quesadillas from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Easy Butternut Squash Recipe with Lentils and Quinoa from The Mediterranean Dish
Quinoa Vegetable Soup from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Cheesy Quinoa and Bacon Casserole from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage
- 15 ounces small white beans rinsed and drained
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 16 ounces kale
- 1 ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup quinoa
Instructions
- Heat oil, garlic and onion in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in sweet potatoes,salt and sage. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add beans, broth and quinoa. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until liquid is gone.
- Add kale and still until wilted.
Toni
I love how tasty, healthy, and delicious this is! Absolutely amazing!
Jessica
This recipe is going to be on repeat from now on! So easy, and so good! Thank you!
Abby
This turned out so delicious! Easy directions to follow. Great recipe.
Sharina
This is my new favorite quinoa recipe! It is deliciously healthy and satisfying! Highly recommended!
Lauren Kelly
Thank you Sharina!
Journa Liz Ramirez
This is an excellent way of cooking quinoa! It's healthier and delicious. I am definitely making this again.
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked it!
Michele
Delicious recipe, and what makes it even better is that I can feel good about serving this to my family. Thank you!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked it!
Lauren Kelly
Thanks Michele!
Amy
this is so great! I love finding new ways to add kale into my meals, and this one has become one of my favorites! thank you for sharing
Lauren Kelly
Thanks so much, Amy!
April
This is a great meal! Super filling - I'll definitely make it again.
Agnes
Healthy and filling, yum!
Lauren Kelly
Thank you!
Kim
I feel healthier just by looking at it. I was skeptical about using baby kale and almost opted for spinach, but I was pleased. Thanks for the healthy recipe.
Lauren Kelly
So happy you liked it!
Jessica Burgess
Absolutely delicious! My husband said that this is a keeper and I have to agree!
Lauren Kelly
Yay! Thank you!
Beth
This is marvelous! My husband and I just love this! It is absolutely delicious!
Lily
This was the best taste good and feel good recipes, so simple and delicious, this will be a staple at home!