Warm Lentil & Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
A hearty, nutrient-dense salad perfect for a nourishing lunch or light dinner. Combining earthy lentils, sweet roasted potatoes, spinach, and walnuts, this dish is packed with essential nutrients for a healthy pregnancy.
1310 calories
$6 per serving
$40 min
2 servings
pregnancy-friendly, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 400g sweet potato
- 150g brown or green lentils, dry
- 100g fresh spinach
- 50g walnuts, roughly chopped
- 75g pasteurized feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 45ml olive oil
- 30ml lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. Peel and dice the sweet potato into 2cm cubes. On a baking sheet, toss the cubes with 15ml of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- 2.While the potatoes roast, rinse the lentils. Place them in a saucepan with 500ml of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Drain any excess water.
- 3.In a small, dry pan over medium heat, toast the chopped walnuts for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, watching carefully to prevent burning. Set aside.
- 4.Prepare the dressing by whisking together the remaining 30ml of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 5.In a large bowl, combine the warm cooked lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, and the finely chopped red onion.
- 6.Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
- 7.Add the fresh spinach to the warm salad and stir. The residual heat will gently wilt the leaves.
- 8.Serve the salad immediately, topped with the crumbled pasteurized feta cheese and the toasted walnuts.
Nutrition Information
72g
fat
165g
carbs
38g
fiber
50g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is exceptionally beneficial during pregnancy, providing high levels of folate from lentils and spinach to support fetal development and iron to prevent anemia. Sweet potatoes offer vitamin A and fiber, aiding digestion and baby's growth.
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