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.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa

• 2  large sweet potatoes, skin-on, finely diced (1 1/2 -2 lb.)
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1  cup  red quinoa, rinsed and drained (or plain quinoa)
• 2  small  ripe yet firm avocados, peeled and sliced (optional)

• Chimichurri

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3  cups  loosely packed Italian parsley, roughly chopped
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 -4  garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp.)
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar (optional)
•  hot sauce (optional)

Directions

1. To make Sweet Potatoes and Quinoa:
2. Preheat oven to 425°F 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.
3. Meanwhile, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook.
4. 15 minutes, or until tender. Season with salt, if desired.
5. To make Chimichurri:
6. 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.
7. 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.