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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!
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.
Side note: I have a friend that finished all of her Christmas shopping.
I KNOW!!!
I haven’t even begun to think about Thanksgiving, let alone Christmas!
And why do the stores put out there Christmas stuff before Halloween even arrives?
Now I am just rambling.
Carry on…
Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage
- 1 15 ounce small white beans rinsed and drained
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 16 ounces kale
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup quinoa
Instructions
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Heat oil, garlic and onion in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
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Stir in sweet potatoes,salt and sage. Cook for about 5 minutes.
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Add beans, broth and quinoa. Bring to a boil.
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Cover and reduce heat to low.
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Cook for 15-20 minutes until liquid is gone.
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Add kale and still until wilted.
Here are some other delicious, fall quinoa recipes for you to try!
Green Bean Quinoa Casserole from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Harvest Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad from Joyful Healthy Eats
Sweet Potato Brussels Sprout Quinoa Bowls from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Quinoa and Black Beans from Well Plated
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
Sweet Potato Quinoa Gratin from Fit Foodie Finds
Cheesy Quinoa and Bacon Casserole from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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This has tons of flavors I love in it. I need some easy recipes too. Besides all the holidays, all 5 of us have birthdays in Nov & December, so life gets pretty hectic. Quick and easy are the way to go!
Haha – well, think I’m looking at the cure for old and crotchety! This dish sounds wonderful – I love kale sauteed in dishes and yuppers – this would be a wonderful holiday side dish AND a nutritious, meatless main dish any night!
This looks so good, love a vegetarian option for weeknight dinners. My family will love it!
I love when comfort food is healthy! Looks yummy!
I love one pot meals!! They are the best
I love how healthy this recipe is.
Oh yes, one pot meals are my jam. I wish I was disciplined enough to Christmas shop this early!
This looks so healthy and delicious! Love one pot meals that are quick and easy like this one!
This is a perfect side dish to lighten up the Thanksgiving table. I can’t even with my friends that have finished Christmas shopping already.
This looks like such a healthy and satisfying recipe… definitely the kind of thing I need on my menu to counteract all the fatty, buttery, sugary treats that show up around this time of year! We’ve already had Thanksgiving up here in Canada, but I’m thinking I might just celebrate again for the heck of it. 🙂
Go for it, Isabelle!!
Do you think this recipe could be frozen and then reheated?
I freeze just about EVERYTHING Brandi, but I have never had leftovers of this to freeze 🙂 Let me know if you freeze it and how it comes out!
What kind of skillet/pan worked best? i went through three and couldn’t determine the best? Also, kale at the end?
Hi Megan! Yes kale at the end. I would use a big skillet to hold everything. I used a 5 qt sauce pan. I hope you like it!