Healthy Slow Cooker Sweetpotato Mexican Quinoa
Recipe developed for the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission by Fit Foodie Finds.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, tex-mex
Keyword: crockpot, quinoa, sweet potato
Servings: 10
Calories: 112kcal
- 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)
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!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Slow Cooker Sweetpotato Mexican Quinoa
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6588IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 20g