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Healthy Slow Cooker Sweetpotato Mexican Quinoa

Healthy Slow Cooker Sweetpotato Mexican Quinoa is a hearty, plant-based meal packed with quinoa, sweetpotatoes, black beans, corn, and tomatoes simmered in bold taco-seasoned broth. Slow-cooked until tender and flavorful, it’s an easy, nutritious dish that’s perfect for meal prep and can be topped with cilantro, avocado, or yogurt for extra freshness.
Recipe developed for the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission by Fit Foodie Finds.

Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 10
Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Uncooked white quinoa
  • 2 Large N.C. sweetpotatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 Can black beans (15 oz.), drained and rinsed
  • 1 Can whole kernel corn (15 oz.), drained and rinsed
  • 1 Can crushed tomatoes (28 oz.)
  • 1 Can green chilis (4 oz.)
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth (or any kind of broth)
  • 1/2 Large red onion, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp Taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 2 tsp Maple syrup
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Yogurt (optional)
  • Avocado (optional)
  • Paprika (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Begin by spraying your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Then, place all of the ingredients into your slow cooker and mix until combined.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 (or until the quinoa is fully cooked and the sweet potatoes are at desired texture).
  • Occasionally stir all of the ingredients together every hour.
  • When the quinoa is cooked and the sweet potatoes are soft, ucover the slow cooker.
  • Serve the sweetpotato Mexican quinoa with the optional toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Slow Cooker Sweetpotato Mexican Quinoa
Amount per Serving
Calories
112
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
310
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
262
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
6588
IU
132
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
20
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 310mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6588IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 20g