Sweet Potato and Bacon Quinoa {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
A gluten-free and dairy-free bacon quinoa dish with soft and caramelized sweet potatoes and onions, balanced out with crispy and smokey bacon. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
gluten free, Healthy
Servings: 3
Calories: 629 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 1 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces bacon
- 1-2 sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 shallots peeled and thinly sliced
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon whole grain dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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In a pot combine quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked through.
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Cook bacon in a pan until crispy on both sides. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Chop up the bacon into smaller bits.
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In the bacon grease cook the shallots until translucent and lightly caramelized. Set aside.
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To the same pan add the sweet potatoes and cook until soft.
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In a small bowl combine lemon juice, olive oil and mustard. Whisk until smooth.
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In a large bowl combine quinoa with the dressing. Add sweet potatoes, bacon and shallots. Mix.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato and Bacon Quinoa {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629
Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 1050mg46%
Potassium 807mg23%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 6175IU124%
Vitamin C 14.6mg18%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 3.7mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.