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Sweet Potato Noodle Salad

Warm Sweet Potato Noodle Salad That's Comfort in a Bowl

This Sweet Potato Noodle Salad is a hearty dish packed with vibrant colors and plant-based protein, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup Green Lentils substitute cooked quinoa for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Spiralized Sweet Potato can be replaced with zucchini noodles
  • 3 cups Chopped Swiss Chard use any leafy green as a replacement
  • 2 cups Thinly Sliced Red Cabbage substitute for regular green or napa cabbage
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion sauté until translucent; shallots can be a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can use any neutral oil
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Vinaigrette store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts substitute sunflower seeds for nut-free option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or Cilantro other herbs like basil can be used
For Cooking
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf omit if unavailable
  • 1 piece Kombu Seaweed substitute with soy sauce if unavailable

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Large Pan
  • kitchen scissors

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse lentils under cold water, combine with water in a pot, add bay leaf and kombu. Boil then simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Drain and discard bay leaf and kombu.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté sliced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in chopped Swiss chard, cook for 1 minute until wilted.
  4. Add spiralized sweet potatoes, sauté for 3 minutes, then mix in red cabbage and cook for another minute.
  5. Combine cooked lentils with the mixture in the pan, and transfer to a serving bowl.
  6. Top with toasted pine nuts and chopped herbs, drizzle with Dijon vinaigrette, and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use kitchen scissors for long sweet potato noodles for a more manageable size. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days and reheat as needed.

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