If you are looking for a delicious and healthy recipe to add to your culinary repertoire, then a banana kumara sweet potato salad is the perfect dish for you. This vibrant and flavorful salad combines the natural sweetness of banana and kumara with a variety of other fresh ingredients, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. Whether you are hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking for a refreshing and healthy side dish to complement your weeknight dinner, this banana kumara sweet potato salad is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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KALE & SWEET POTATO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sweet potato, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, chili powder, maple syrup, tahini, lemon juice, water, kale, quinoa, red onion
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Toss until the sweet potato is well-coated in the spices, then spread out evenly. Bake for 15 minutes, or until tender.
- In a small bowl, add the pumpkin seeds, chili powder, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and salt, and mix until well-combined. Spread the pumpkin seeds out on a baking sheet so they're not touching each other.
- Add to the oven with the sweet potato and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until toasted.
- In a liquid measuring cup, combine the tahini, remaining tablespoon of maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- In a large bowl, drizzle the kale with olive oil. Massage with your hands until the kale is tender and has reduced in volume by about a third.
- Add the quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with tahini dressing and toss well.
- Serve with more dressing if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 9 grams
ROASTED KUMARA (SWEET POTATO) SALAD
Roasted sweet potato served on a bed romaine. Any nut can be subbed for the pine nuts, i.e. macadamia or pistachios.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the kumara in a baking dish and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle on a pinch of salt. Roast for 25 minutes or until soft. Set aside to cool.
- Divide lettuce, tomato halves and radish slices between two chilled plates. Top each with half of the cooled kumara.
- Sprinkle on crumbled feta and pine nuts.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 546.6, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 6.9
SWEET POTATO (KUMARA) WEDGES
This is a recipe I made while attempting to finish a food tech assignment. This also works well with regular potatoes. Sweet potatoes are known as 'kumara' in New Zealand where I am from. Serve with sour cream.
Provided by Nikki Harris
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Drizzle a medium baking sheet with the vegetable oil.
- In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix flour, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Place sweet potato wedges in the bag, and toss to coat.
- Arrange coated sweet potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.4 calories, Carbohydrate 98 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 250.2 mg, Sugar 19.1 g
BELLA'S MOROCCAN-SPICED SWEET POTATO SALAD
Provided by Rebecca Katz
Categories Salad Side Sauté Vegetarian Dinner Spice Root Vegetable Sweet Potato/Yam Healthy Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt and sauté until slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, cumin, and paprika and sauté for 1 minute. Add the sweet potatoes, water, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Decrease the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is reduced to almost a glaze, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, and olives and stir gently to combine. Taste; you may want to add a pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with the parsley and almonds. Serve at room temperature.
KUMARA SALAD
I love sweet potato and so healthy for a diabetic - this is a very simple recipe when you need a quick side dish.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 220C (200C fan forced).
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and place kumara on prepared tray and drizzle with half the oil and bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Combine kumara with remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas and kumara (sweet potatoes) for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh lime juice, you can use bottled lime juice or lemon juice instead.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as diced red onion, chopped nuts, or crumbled feta cheese.
- If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This banana kumara (sweet potato) salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try!
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