This Roasted Parmesan Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl is a deliciously simple dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Filled with roasted sweet potatoes, hearty quinoa, black beans, feta cheese, and a fried egg, this bowl is jam-packed with flavor and so easy to make!
Remember these Roasted Parmesan Herb Sweet Potatoes that I shared last week?
Well, turns out that I’m kinda-sorta obsessed with them. Obsessed, as in I’ve made these one too many times since I first created this recipe (back in August).
So, instead of just chowing down on them as a side dish, or let’s face it, as my dinner, I decided to get a little more creative.
This Roasted Parmesan Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl is a deliciously simple dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Filled with roasted sweet potatoes, hearty quinoa, black beans, feta cheese, and a fried egg, this bowl is jam-packed with flavor and so easy to make!
It’s no secret that I love making quinoa dishes. From this Honey Garlic Salmon Quinoa Bowl, to that Quinoa and Chickpea Pesto Salad, to this Peach Almond Breakfast Quinoa, I love it all.
Quinoa is one of those staple ingredients that you can always find in my pantry. Whenever I’m searching for new recipe ideas, I immediately think of quinoa and how I can put a creative spin on it. So, I guess it’s no surprise that this Roasted Parmesan Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl was born.
If you love sweet potatoes and quinoa, then this bowl was made for you. The Roasted Parmesan Herb Sweet Potatoes give this dish a punch of flavor and crispy texture. And the black beans, red quinoa, and egg give hit a kick of protein. And then there’s feta….because, well, cheese. You just have to have cheese, right?
Let’s back up to that egg, though. A crispy, fried egg that you can just break into with that yolk oozing out. Perfection, my friends! It definitely is the perfect touch to this tasty dish.
This Roasted Parmesan Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl makes a delicious fall dish. And it’s also easy to prepare ahead of time, which is perfect for lunches or simple weeknight meals. I love to eat this cold, but it’s definitely delicious warmed up, too!
So grab those ingredients and whip up this healthier dish today. I guarantee it’ll please both the vegetarians and meat lovers in your life!
Looking for more quinoa recipes? I’ve got you covered!
Roasted Parmesan Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried quinoa
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups Roasted Parmesan Herb Sweet Potatoes
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions, using chicken broth instead of water.
- As quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing. Combine the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a small skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon butter oven medium heat. Crack egg into center of pan and fry until edges are crisp and yolk is set. Remove from heat.
- When quinoa is cooked, pour into a large bowl. Add sweet potatoes, black beans, and dressing. Toss to coat. Add egg on top of quinoa mixture and sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. If refrigerating, prepare egg right before serving.
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Mir says
You took something awesome and made it even better. I’m full of admiration here! Those potatoes have gotta be so amazingly addictive!
Gayle says
Thanks, Mir!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
Yay!! More sweet potatoes 🙂 I love quinoa salads, but don’t think I’ve incorporated sweet potatoes yet. This is a must try!
Gayle says
Thanks, Megan! I think you would LOVE this!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
This is SUCH a gorgeous quinoa bowl, Gayle! I mean, obviously it’s perfect Monday food with that gorgeous fried egg on top too! I want to just dive into my screen right now. 🙂
Gayle says
Thank you, Sarah! Quinoa bowls were made for Mondays!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
I do love sweet potatoes and quinoa…and feta…and egg so this is perfect! I always have quinoa in the pantry too. So convenient, tasty and good for you ! What a perfect lunch. I know I’ve been trying to mix breakfast and lunch up a bit so I can see this one in my future 😉 Pinned, of course. Have a wonderful week! xo
Gayle says
Thanks, Dawn! This definitely makes a delicious lunch!
Ashley - the recipe rebel says
I love this! I definitely do not dig the quinoa out of my pantry often enough. Pasta, potatoes, rice… yep. But rarely quinoa! I need to spend more time experimenting with it. Starting with this!
Gayle says
Thanks, Ashley! Quinoa is just so versatile, I love finding new ways to use it!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
How could you not love quinoa? It is so versatile and such a powerfood! These bowls look amazing, and that egg on top is making my mouth water!
Gayle says
Quinoa definitely has a distinct taste, but paired with flavorful ingredients, and it’s the best! Thanks, Shelby!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Oh my goodness, Gayle – this bowl is EVERYTHING! I loooove that you used your roasted parmesan sweet potatoes in here!! And I totally don’t blame you for being obsessed with those beauties! These bowls are totally calling my name! You definitely packed these with all the healthy noms! And I love that you put an egg on top!! SO much yum going on here! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
Gayle says
Thanks for the sweet comment, friend! The fried egg totally makes this bowl even better! 🙂
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
That quinoa bowl looks perfect for this Monday!! I rarely cook with quinoa because I didn’t think I liked it, but this quinoa bowl is screaming to make me. Looks so flavorful and delicious!
Gayle says
Thanks, Cyndi! Quinoa is SO boring on its own, but when you jazz it up with flavor, it’s the best!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Gayle, I LOVE this sweet potato quinoa bowl!!! It’s filled with all of my favorite things for fall! yum!!!!
Gayle says
Thank you, Alice!
mira says
Love everything about this bowl! So delicious! Sharing and pinning to try it!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and pin, friend!
annie@ciaochowbambina.com says
Oh man….you had me at crispy friend egg! Well, that’s not entirely true – you had me at the title, but crispy fried eggs are all I’ll be thinking about until I make this! Love your combination of flavors, here, Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Annie! The fried eggs definitely gives this bowl the perfect touch!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Gayle I’ve been seriously DREAMING of those potatoes since you posted them, and now this bowl! I’m definitely making a big batch of those potatoes and using the leftovers for this gorgeous bowl. This is fall dinner perfection!
Gayle says
Thank you, Rachel! Those potatoes (and this bowl) is my new favorite dinner!
Kelly says
I am obsessed with your roasted sweet potatoes too, Gayle! I love that you added them to this yummy quinoa bowl along with so many other goodies! I wish I had this for lunch, it looks delicious!
Gayle says
Thanks for the sweet comment, Kelly!
marcie says
Yes to everything about this…and you do have to have cheese! This is seriously my kind of dish for lunch or dinner — you just can’t go wrong! I can see why you’ve been chowing down on those roasted sweet potatoes — they would make everything better. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Marcie! Roasted sweet potatoes definitely make everything better! 🙂
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Gayle, every time you roast anything… or grill it or bake it, I love it! 🙂 So obviously I’m not surprised to hear that you’re obsessed with your sweet potato recipe! And even more obvious: your quinoa bowls are AMAZING! Love that you combined so many yummy flavors in this dish! Just the perfect tastes of fall. Can’t wait to see more, G! Hope you’re having an awesome Monday. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks for the sweet potato love, Demeter!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
So many delicious and healthy ingredients in here! Love the 10-minute prep time, too. Can’t beat it. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Blair!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss says
Oh man I am soooo hungry for dinner right now (waiting for the hubs to get home from work!) and these bowls are so not helping!! Soooo right up my alley – especially with that fried egg!
Gayle says
This makes the most delicious dinner! Thanks, Ashley!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Man, this quinoa has everything healthy and delicious in it! Love the fried egg and feta, of course!
Gayle says
Thank you, Rachelle!
Manali@CookWithManali says
I can never have enough of sweet potatoes! this is gorgeous Gayle!
Gayle says
Me either! Thanks, Manali!
Maria @ kitchenathoskins says
Always looking for creative Quinoa recipes. A fried egg on top takes this salad to the next level!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Maria!