February 23, 2021
Spinach Salad With Roasted Sweet Potatoes, White Beans & Basil
Spinach Salad With Roasted Sweet Potatoes, White Beans & Basil
Nice fresh salad to enjoy in the warmer weather. You can enjoy it as a main or as a side dish.
Bon Appetit!!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 sweet potato (12 ounces), peeled and diced (1/2-inch)
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- 10 cups baby spinach
- 1 (15 ounces) can low-sodium cannellini beans, rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans, toasted
METHOD
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2
Toss sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, place basil, the remaining 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor. Process until mostly smooth. Transfer to the large bowl. Add spinach, beans, cabbage, bell pepper, pecans, and the cooled sweet potatoes. Toss to coat.
Ingredients 8 large eggs 1 cup liquid egg whites 1 cup high-protein ricotta ¼ cup crème fraîche ¼ cup grated parmesan ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups thinly sliced leeks, rinsed well and patted dry 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 200–300g firm tofu, crumbled 1 cup shelled edamame 2 tablespoons pesto ¼ cup fresh basil
Ingredients For the salmon 2 salmon fillets (about 150g each) 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium) 1 tsp mirin 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp grated ginger 1 garlic clove, minced For the bowl 1 cup cooked brown rice or sushi rice 1 cup edamame, shelled 1 cup bok choy, chopped 1 medium carrot, julienned 1/2 cucumber, sliced 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 green onions, sliced Nori strips (optional) For the dressing 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium) 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp honey or maple syrup 1/2 tsp grated ginger
Ingredients 2 cups broccoli (finely chopped, raw) 2 cups kale (finely chopped, stems removed for best texture) 1 cup broccoli sprouts 200g chicken thigh fillets (trimmed & cooked) ¼ cup almonds (roughly chopped) ¼ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup feta cheese (optional) 2 tbsp red onion (finely diced) Sulforaphane-Boosting Dressing ½ cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp whole mustard seeds OR ½ tsp mustard powder 1 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tsp honey (optional) Salt & pepper to taste Method Step one - Cook The Chicken Season and cook thigh fillets until golden and cooked through. Rest, then slice. Step two - Chop your greens Finely chop broccoli and kale. Step Three - Activate the sulforaphane Let the chopped broccoli sit for 5–10 minutes before mixing . Step four - Massage the kale Add a pinch of salt and massage for 1–2 minutes until softened. Step five - Combine salad Add broccoli, kale , broccoli sprouts, chicken, almonds, sunflower seeds, feta, and onion. Step six - Make the dressing Whisk everything together until creamy. Step seven - Toss & serve Mix well and let sit 5–10 minutes for best flavour. Nutritional Information & Cooking Times Serves: 2-3 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12 - 15 minutes 460 kcal | 20g Fat | 38g Protein | 15g Carbohydrates