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25g Protein Quinoa Sweet Potato Recipe

Emily Carter
This vegan 25g protein quinoa sweet potato recipe delivers hearty texture, steady energy, and serious plant protein in one bowl.It fits lunch, dinner, and meal prep without attitude.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Sweet potato peeled and cubed: 2 cups
  • Quinoa dry: ¾ cup
  • Cooked lentils: 1 cup
  • Olive oil: 2 tbsp
  • Garlic powder: ½ tsp
  • Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
  • Cumin powder: ½ tsp
  • Black pepper: ½ tsp
  • Salt: ¾ tsp
  • Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped: 2 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Add sweet potato using 2 cups to a bowl.
  • Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread evenly on a baking tray.
  • Roast 20 minutes, flipping once.
  • Rinse quinoa and add ¾ cup quinoa to a saucepan.
  • Add 1½ cups water, bring to boil, then simmer 12 minutes.
  • Heat remaining oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add lentils using 1 cup, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Cook 4–5 minutes until warm and fragrant.
  • Combine quinoa, lentils, and roasted sweet potatoes.
  • Finish with lemon juice and herbs.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 430 kcal
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 25 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)

  • Folate: 45%
  • Iron: 32%
  • Magnesium: 30%
  • Potassium: 34%
  • Vitamin A: 100%

Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor

Add chili oil if calm feels optional.
Swap lentils with chickpeas for variety.
Meal-prep friendly and reheats without complaints.