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Buckwheat Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato


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  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup of buckwheat
  • 2.5 cups of vegetable broth
  • 4 scallions
  • 1.5 cups of cooked chickpeas
  • 1012 radishes
  • 2 cups of lamb’s lettuce
  • 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts

For the dressing

  • 2 lemons, juice + zest
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • salt, pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut sweet potatoes into small cubes, place them on a baking tray in a single layer, then sprinkle with chili, salt, and pepper. Bake for about 30 minutes at 180°C/360°F, or until soft and slightly browned.
  2. Meanwhile heat up a saucepan over medium-high heat, add buckwheat, and toast for 2-3 minutes, shaking continually. Add vegetable stock or water, and bring to a boil.
  3. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, fluff buckwheat with a fork and allow to cool.
  4. For the dressing whisk together lemon juice and zest, maple syrup, mustard, and almond butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Chop scallions, slice radishes thinly, and add to a salad bowl with chickpeas, lettuce, buckwheat and sweet potato cubes. Add dressing and toss to coat evenly. Serve with toasted pine nuts on top. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: Vegan