Ingredients
– 1 1/2 pounds sweet potato, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
– 2 tablespoons oil, divided
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
– 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 3 ounces fresh kale, chopped, with tough stems discarded
– 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 large avocado, diced
– 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
– 1 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
– 2/3 cup roasted pepitas
– Optional: crumbled cotija or feta cheese
– 1/2 cup water for the dressing
– 1/4 cup tahini for the dressing
– 2 tablespoons lime juice for the dressing
– 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup for the dressing
– 1 chipotle in adobo sauce plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce for the dressing
Instructions
1-First, toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then spread them evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for about 30 minutes until tender, and let them cool slightly for the best texture.
2-Meanwhile, prepare the chipotle tahini dressing by blending water, tahini, lime juice, maple syrup, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce until smooth, adding extra water if you need to adjust the thickness.
3-Next, massage the chopped kale with the remaining tablespoon of oil for 1 2 minutes to soften it, which helps with the texture. In a large bowl, combine the massaged kale, black beans, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, roasted pepitas, optional cheese, and the cooled sweet potatoes.
4-Gently toss everything together to mix, then drizzle the chipotle tahini dressing on top just ΡΡΡΠ΅ΠΊΡΠΈΠ²Π½ΠΎΡΡΡ before serving.
Last Step:
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πΆοΈ Adjust the amount of chipotle in adobo to control the spice level.
π₯ Use ripe avocado for the best creamy texture.
π₯ Massage kale thoroughly to soften and enhance flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Roasting Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
