Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Food Processor, optional but saves a lot of time!
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 delicata squash, sliced into half moons
- 12 oz brussels sprouts, thinly sliced with food processor
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos, or cooking oil, if not oil-free
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar, optional
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale, stems removed, finely chopped
- 2 lemons
- 1 can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 pomegranate, seeds removed
- ½ cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, or 400 degrees in a convection oven for an even crispier results! Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add the rice, vegetable broth, garlic and rosemary to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, simmering for 45 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, spread squash on one baking sheet and sprouts on another. Drizzle with coconut aminos or olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to evenly coat. Sprinkle squash with the coconut sugar, if desired, for extra caramelization. Transfer both to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping half way through.
- Add the chopped kale to a large salad bowl and drizzle with juice of 1 lemon and a splash of olive oil (if desired). Use your hands to massage for 30 seconds until tender. Remove the rosemary from the rice, if desired, and pour the rice on top of the kale. Add the black eyed peas and stir to incorporate.
- Top with the brussesls sprouts, squash, pomegranate arils, parsley, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with juice of other lemon and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving 1servingCalories 268kcalCarbohydrates 55gProtein 9gFat 4gSaturated Fat 1gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0.002gSodium 479mgPotassium 947mgFiber 9gSugar 14gVitamin A 6561IUVitamin C 130mgCalcium 195mgIron 3mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.
One Response
This was a tasty roasted salad! Really enjoyed it and feels so much like CLEAN EATING!