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Sweet Potato Grain Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 660kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Barley
  • 1 medium Sweet potatoes peeled and diced into small bite sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 10 Grape tomatoes
  • 4 oz Smoked Turkey Sausage Links
  • 1/2 Avocados pitted and diced
  • 1 Pita bread
  • 1 tsp Pine nuts

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook the barley according to the directions on the package. Once tender, drain any excess water if needed.
  • Mix the sweet potatoes with oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until golden brown and tender. Toss occasionally throughout cooking to get an even golden brown. Once the potatoes are almost done add the grape tomatoes to the pan and roast until softened.
  • For the dressing: add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook the sausage in the oven to an internal temperature of 160 degrees using a thermometer. Set aside for 2 to 3 minutes to rest before cutting into bite sized pieces.
  • Toss the potatoes, tomatoes, barley, sausage, avocado, and dressing in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Warm the pita in the oven then cut into wedges.
  • Top with pine nuts. Serve with pita. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 660kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 1000mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 17382IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg