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Sweet Potato Casserole

Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole You’ll Crave This Fall

This Sweet Potato Casserole combines creamy sweet potatoes, black beans, kale, and quinoa, creating a nutritious and gluten-free comfort food perfect for autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Kale chopped
  • 1 cup Quinoa uncooked
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
For Roasting and Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice optional
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Nuts/Seeds/Panko for crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. While roasting, cook quinoa in vegetable broth on medium-high heat. After boiling, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion for 5-7 minutes, then add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir in kale until wilted.
  4. Combine roasted sweet potatoes, cooked quinoa, and black beans in a bowl. Add sautéed kale and adjust seasoning, adding lime juice.
  5. Grease a baking dish, transfer mixture, and sprinkle topping if using. Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and topping is crispy.
  6. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm as a main dish or side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients like beans or greens based on your pantry and preference. This dish is great for potlucks or family gatherings.

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