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Lentil Sweet Potato Salad

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Course: Salad
Keyword: budget friendly, fall recipes, healthy, lentils, protein rich, Salad

Ingredients

  • cups Murasaki sweet potatoes cubed
  • ½ cup Feta crumbled
  • ½ cup Lentils
  • ½ cup Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
  • cup Pomegranate arils
  • ¼ cup Onion
  • cup Pecans chopped

Chipotley Pomegranate vinaigrette

  • ½ cup Mint cup
  • 2 tbsp Orange juice
  • cup Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Dill
  • 2 tbsp Pomegranate vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • ¾ tsp Cumin powder
  • 2-3 Chipotle peppers
  • ¾ tsp Salt
  • 1 Garlic
  • ½ tsp ginger chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Drizzle the sweet potatoes with a tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Mix and spread as a single layer. Bake for about 202-4 minutes until it is tender.
  • In the meantime cook the lentils with enough water for about 20 minutes over medium heat. It should be tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
  • Add all the ingredients listed for the vinaigrette and blend. Set aside.
  • To a bowl, add the lentils, onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, pecans, feta, roasted sweet potatoes followed by the vinaigrette. Combine thoroughly.
  • garnish with some parsley, cheese, and pomegranate arils. Serve immediately.