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.
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Ingredients 500g barramundi fillets 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup mixed olives, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp capers, drained Zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Lemon wedges, to serve Instructions Prepare the Barramundi Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Pat the barramundi fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Place them on a lined baking tray. 2. Make the Tomato & Olive Medley In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, capers, lemon zest, and half the parsley. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Roast and Serve Spoon the tomato and olive mixture over the fish. Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes until the barramundi is opaque and flakes easily. Remove from the oven, garnish with the remaining parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve warm. Nutrition and Cooking Times Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes Nutrient Value per serve: Calories: 350kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 4g | Carbohydrates: 10g
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