Hearty Sweet Potato and Quinoa Bowl with Creamy Egg Topping
Indulge in a healthy and wholesome meal with this hearty salad. The tender sweet potato and earthy quinoa team up with crispy lettuce, crunchy sunflower seeds, and melt-in-your-mouth gorgonzola cheese. A golden creamy egg balances out the textures, making it a comforting lunch or an enticing dinner ...
Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit. Toss the sweet potato and onion with olive oil and rosemary. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
QUINOA
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In the meantime, combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes. Then, remove the pan from heat and let the quinoa sit, still covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
EGGS
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For the eggs, bring a pot of water to a rapid simmer. Gently lower the eggs into the water and let them cook for 6 minutes for a runny yolk. Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let them sit for a minute before peeling.
SALAD
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Allow the sweet potatoes, quinoa, and eggs to slightly cool. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, sweet potatoes, quinoa, sunflower seeds, and gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle the resulting mix with olive oil, then gently toss the salad.
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Finally, top the salad with peeled, halved eggs and serve immediately.