CURRIED SWEET POTATO QUINOA BOWL ENJOY DAN:

            CURRIED SWEET POTATO QUINOA BOWL by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 sweet potatoes, baked then peeled and cubed

1cup quinoa

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1-2-inch fresh ginger, grated

1/4- tablespoon EACH tandoori masala, garam masala, chili powder and curry powder

1 tablespoon EACH lemon juice, and pure maple syrup

1/4-cup toasted pine nuts

Sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste

INGREDIENTS:

1.   In a cast-iron skillet toast pine nuts over low-heat, heat until somewhat brown; set aside.

2.   Prepare quinoa according to package directions.

3.   Add oil to a sauce pan over medium-heat and when sizzling.

4.   Add cooked quinoa, onion, garlic and ginger and sauté for 3 minutes.

5.   Next add sweet potato and stir until mixed.

6.   Add tandoori and next 7 ingredients; mix well.

7.   Top with toasted pine nuts.

ENJOY DAN:                                               HEART AND SOUL IN THE KITCHEN!!