Sophie Waplington's Favourite Sweet Potato Rainbow Salad

This recipe is from our friend Sophie Waplington's book Soph's Plant Kitchen. It brings all the Mexican flavour vibes to the meal-prep jar party. The ...This recipe is from our friend Sophie Waplington's book Soph's Plant Kitchen. It brings all the Mexican flavour vibes to the meal-prep jar party. The thick tofu cheese is kind of like queso, the sweet potato dressed in lime brings brightness and vibrancy, and black beans and quinoa back everything up with plenty of protein and fibre. Read more This recipe is from our friend Sophie Waplington's book Soph's Plant Kitchen. It brings all the Mexican flavour vibes to the meal-prep jar party. The thick tofu cheese is kind of like queso, the sweet potato dressed in lime brings brightness and vibrancy, and black beans and quinoa back everything up with plenty of protein and fibre. This recipe is from our friend Sophie Waplington's book Soph's Plant Kitchen. It brings all the Mexican flavour vibes to the meal-prep jar party. The thick tofu cheese is kind of like queso, the sweet potato dressed in lime brings brightness and vibrancy, and black beans and quinoa back everything up with plenty of protein and fibre.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Soy
Ingredients
Serves 3
quinoa
vegetable stock cube
plus extra for drizzling
small
juiced
sweetcorn
red chilli
finely diced
agave syrup
red pepper
sliced
kale
washed, stems removed, chopped, lightly massaged in olive oil
coriander
leaves picked
For the thick tofu cheese
smoked tofu
firm
nutritional yeast
garlic cloves
dried onion (granules)
sea salt
fine
smoked paprika
water
plus more to loosen as needed

Ingredients

Serves 3
quinoa
vegetable stock cube
plus extra for drizzling
small
juiced
sweetcorn
red chilli
finely diced
agave syrup
red pepper
sliced
kale
washed, stems removed, chopped, lightly massaged in olive oil
coriander
leaves picked
For the thick tofu cheese
smoked tofu
firm
nutritional yeast
garlic cloves
dried onion (granules)
sea salt
fine
smoked paprika
water
plus more to loosen as needed

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/200°C/gas mark 6.

2. Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions, adding the stock to the water for flavour.

3. Chop the sweet potatoes into 1-2cm (½-¾in) irregular chunks (no need to peel if organic, just give them a good wash), then add to a baking tray with a drizzle of olive oil and salt. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

4. To a small, high-powered bullet blender, add all the tofu cheese ingredients and pulse to combine.
Season to taste. It will be thick - it's intentional!

5. Shred the red cabbage into a small bowl with a potato peeler, then add half the lime juice, a pinch of salt anc pinch together with your fingers until it turns a pinky-purply shade. Set aside in the fridge.

6. Heat a dry non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat and add the sweetcorn. Fry with a pinch of salt, for around 10-12 minutes until lightly charred, then take off the heat and set aside.

7. Now for the sweet potato marinade. In a small bowl, whisk the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the remaining lime juice, the red chilli, a pinch of salt and agave syrup together. Pour over the roasted sweet potato and carefully toss to cover.

8. Time to assemble the jars: put the cooked quinoa in first, then the black beans, sweet potato, tofu cheese, red pepper, kale, red cabbage, charred corn, coriander and pumpkin seeds.

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