Hearty Kale and Sweet Potato Salad

This warm salad is packed with good things. Roasted sweet potatoes, kale, and black beans make it very filling. It is a quick meal that tastes amazing.

Prep 15 minutes Cook 25 minutes Total 40 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1 cup dry couscous
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper to taste

How to make it

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with two tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
3. Roast the sweet potatoes for about 20 to 25 minutes until they are soft and golden brown.
4. While the potatoes roast, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a small pot.
5. Stir in the couscous, remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
6. Place the chopped kale in a large bowl and massage it with a little bit of olive oil until the leaves turn dark green and tender.
7. Add the cooked couscous, roasted sweet potatoes, and black beans to the bowl with the kale.
8. Whisk together the lime juice, two tablespoons of olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small jar to make the dressing.
9. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat.
10. Fold in the diced avocado right before serving so it stays fresh.

Tips

Massaging the kale makes it soft and easy to eat. You can also add extra lime juice on top before serving.