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Sweet Potato Bowl With Chimichurri Argentina

Chimichurri has its roots in argentina, where it is usually slathered over grilled meat. Here, it lends spicy, garlicky goodness to a hearty bowl of sweet potatoes and quinoa. for optimum flavor, use larger amount of spices. I have tweeked this just a tad. From vegetarian times.

Steps

To make sweet potatoes and quinoa:.
Preheat oven to 425f toss sweet potatoes with oil on large baking sheet , and spread in single layer.
Season with salt and pepper , if desired , and roast 15 to 20 minutes , or until soft , stirring halfway through.
Meanwhile , bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in small saucepan.
Reduce heat to medium-low , cover , and cook.
15 minutes , or until tender.
Season with salt , if desired.
To make chimichurri:.
Warm oil in small saucepan over medium heat.
Blend parsley , lemon juice , garlic , paprika , and red pepper flakes in food processor until coarsely chopped.
Pour in warm oil , and pulse quickly until blended.
Divide sweet potatoes and quinoa among 4 bowls.
Top each serving with 3 tbs.
Chimichurri , and garnish with sliced avocado , if using.
Drizzle with extra chimichurri , if desired.

Ingredients

sweet potatoes, olive oil, quinoa, avocados, italian parsley, lemon juice, garlic cloves, sweet paprika, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce