Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
• a sprig of rosemary or thyme
• a pinch of salt
• a swizzle of olive oil
• 1 14-ounce can chickpeas
• 1 cup whole walnuts
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• cooked quinoa (for serving, optional)
• baby kale (for serving, optional)
• dressing of choice (see notes)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Arrange the sweet potatoes on a large sheet pan with the shallots and herbs. Toss with olive oil and salt. Roast for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Add chickpeas to the pan. Stir it all up. Roast for another 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Toss walnuts with maple syrup and a little more salt. Add mapley walnuts to the pan. Stir it up. Roast for another 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the stems of the herbs. Serve roasted mixture with cooked quinoa, baby kale, and dressing of choice. Healthy and delicious!