Sweet Potato Quinoa Black Bean Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 lb

sweet potatoes, scrubbed and peeled (about 3 small/medium), cut into 1/2-inch chunks

large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

4 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil, divided

2 tsp

ground chili powder

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1 1/2 cups

cooked quinoa (from 1/2 cup dry)

Zest and juice of 2 limes (3 tablespoons lime juice total)

2 tsp

pure maple syrup (or substitute honey or light agave nectar)

1 clove

garlic, minced

1 15 ounce can

reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained

large bell pepper, cored and diced

3/4 cup

freshly chopped cilantro