MAPLE CURRIED SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

MAPLE CURRIED SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For potato mixture:
5 cups sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and diced (should equal 4 cups cooked)
2 roasted red peppers, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
1 (10-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup green onions, diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For Salad Dressing:
¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
1 tablespoon curry
½ teaspoon fresh ginger
3 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

For Salad Mixture: 1.Preheat oven to 450°F. 2.In a large bowl, toss together sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. 3.Spread out on parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until tender but still firm. 4.Remove from oven and set aside. 5.Meanwhile, roast red pepper on gas burner or under broiler in the oven. 6.Peel, seed, and dice roughly. For Salad Dressing: 1.Combine all ingredients except for olive oil. 2.Slowly drizzle in oil and mix well. 3.Season to taste. To Serve: 1.Combine the sweet potato mixture with red peppers, beans, green onions, and cilantro and toss with dressing. 2.Test for seasonings and enjoy. Note: Can be served warm or cold.