Description
Indulge in the warm and nourishing flavors of Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with protein-packed lentils, all drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing. Whether you’re enjoying it as a main course or as a side, this salad is incredibly versatile and meal prep-friendly, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Full of nutrients and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping things healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup dried mixed lentils
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/2 bulb garlic
- Olive oil, cumin, lime juice, sea salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice sweet potatoes into wedges, toss with olive oil and seasonings, then spread on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until tender.
- Cook lentils in boiling water according to package instructions; drain when done.
- Roast garlic wrapped in foil alongside sweet potatoes for the last 20 minutes.
- Whisk together tahini dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine sweet potatoes and lentils in a large bowl, drizzle with tahini dressing, and toss well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg