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Roasted Sweet Potato Kale and Dried Cherries, Feta & Pepitas

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (diced into cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pepitas pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice or lemon juice
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup dried cherries
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup roasted or canned chickpeas
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 large bunch of Tuscan kale (stemmed and very finely chopped (about 6 cups chopped kale))
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place cubed sweet potatoes on baking sheet, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and maple syrup over the top then add garlic and salt. Toss to evenly coat the sweet potatoes with oil and spices.
  3. Spread sweet potato cubes evenly around pan and roast for 35-45 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
  4. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, chop your kale if you haven’t already and add it to a large bowl.
  5. Next prepare your dressing: In a small bowl add the following: olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard and maple syrup; whisk until smooth.
  6. Pour dressing all over the chopped kale and use your (clean) hands to gently massage the dressing into the kale for a few minutes. This helps remove any bitterness from the kale and adds flavor the the leafy green.
  7. Once sweet potato cubes are done cooking, add it to the kale.
  8. Pour into 4 salad bowls, or 1 large bowl for sharing.
  9. Before you serve the salad, top with pumpkin seeds, feta and roasted crunchy chickpeas. (Tip: Don’t add the cheese or pumpkin seeds until you are ready to eat; you want them crunchy not soggy.)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1salad Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 42.5g (14%) Protein 8.5g (17%) Fat 11g (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288

% Daily Value*

Serving 1salad
Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 42.5g 14%
Protein 8.5g 17%
Fat 11g 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.