Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Garbanzo Beans

Served with Cilantro Jalapeño Yogurt Dressing

South of the border spices mingle with sweet potatoes and garbanzo beans, adding a burst of flavor to this hearty kale salad topped with a bright and creamy dressing. This flavorful salad is hearty enough to be a vegetarian main dish, or a delicious good4u side served with your favorite protein.

4
1 pound organic sweet potatoes, scrubbed and diced into ½-inch cubes
1 (15.5-ounce) can Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Garbanzo Beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
3 1⁄2 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Chipotle Chili Pepper Powder
1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Cumin Seed
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic White Onion Granules
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Garlic Granules
1 large bunch or 2 small bunches organic kale, stems removed, leaves washed and dried
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt, to taste
1 organic avocado
1⁄2 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Spicy Pumpkin Seeds (optional)
Cilantro Jalapeño Yogurt Dressing
1⁄2 cup organic cilantro, long stems removed
1⁄2 cup plain organic yogurt (substitute dairy-free yogurt for vegan and dairy-free version)
1 tablespoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice of 1 organic lime
1 organic garlic clove
1 jalapeño, stem removed (remove the seeds and membrane for a less spicy version)
1⁄4 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt

1. Preheat oven to 375° F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Toss the potatoes, garbanzo beans.

3 tablespoons of olive oil, and all the spices together on the baking sheet. Spread out evenly and bake for 20 minutes; after 20 minutes, stir and continue baking for 20 minutes more.

3. Slice the kale leaves into thin pieces and add them to a large bowl with the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil and a generous pinch of salt. Use your hands to thoroughly massage and mix the kale until it has softened slightly and turned a brighter shade of green, about one minute. Set aside.

4. Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

5. Just before the potatoes and garbanzo beans are done, toss the kale with about half the dressing and dice the avocado.

6. Gently toss the potatoes, garbanzo beans, avocado, and pumpkin seeds with the kale. Serve immediately with remaining dressing drizzled over the salad.

per one serving of salad with dressing

Calories Carbohydrates Protein Fat Fiber
500 kcal 47 g 14 g 31 g 13 g

 

per one serving (1/4) of dressing

Calories Carbohydrates Protein Fat Fiber
54 kcal 3 g 1 g 4 g 0 g

Recommended Beverage: Wine

Recommended Style: Prosecco

Recommended Brand: Pizzolato MUSE Prosecco