Description
Tender roasted sweet potatoes combined with garlicky sautéed kale and a fragrant homemade za’atar blend for a vibrant, nourishing, plant-based dish full of bold, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 medium to large sweet potatoes (about 700 g), peeled and cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 large bunch kale (about 200 g), stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1/2 lemon or lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground sumac
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare the za’atar by toasting the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden. Transfer to a bowl, let cool, then mix with sumac, dried thyme, and sea salt.
- Place the kale in a large bowl, add the citrus juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and massage for 30–60 seconds until softened. Set aside.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and parboil for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon za’atar. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway, until lightly browned.
- Mix the remaining za’atar with 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the kale and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Add the roasted sweet potatoes, toss gently, and cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with the za’atar oil before serving.
Notes
- Parboiling ensures creamy interiors and faster roasting.
- Massage kale well to reduce bitterness.
- Serve warm or cold as a salad-style dish.
- Great topped with toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
