Caramelized Lemon Shredded Squash and Kale Salad with a Focu

• jumlah masa: 40 minutes

Bahan-bahan

Avocado oil, as needed

Kosher salt, as needed

Chickpea Crispies

1, 15oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and pat dry

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Squash and Kale Salad

1 lb delicata squash, halved, seeds removed and thinly sliced

8 stalks lacinato kale, stems removed and thinly sliced

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Juice of half a lemon

1 tsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp maple syrup

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup parsley leaves, minced

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Caramelized Lemon Dressing

1 large lemon

1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1-2 tbsp maple syrup

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup parsley leaves

Caramelize the lemon: Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking trays with parchment. Heat a small greased pan over medium-low. Zest the lemon into a blender cup, then cut in half. Place halves cut-side down in the pan and cook 5 mins, until caramelized. Cool, then juice into the blender cup.

Blend the dressing: Add garlic, mustard, vinegar, syrup, oil, and ½ tsp salt. Blend until creamy. Pulse in parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Prep the kale: Massage kale with 1-2 spoonfuls of dressing and a pinch of salt until softened. Set aside.

Pickle the onions: In a small bowl, massage onion with lemon, vinegar, syrup, parsley, and salt. Stir in raisins and set aside.

Arahan

Make the chickpea crispies: Mash chickpeas with a fork, spread on a baking tray, and toss with thyme and 1 tbsp oil. Bake 15 mins. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and 1 tsp oil, then bake another 10 mins, stirring every 5 minutes until crisp. Cool completely.

Roast the squash: On the second tray, toss squash with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on the bottom rack for 15 mins, until golden. Sprinkle with salt.

Toss together on the tray: On the tray, toss roasted squash with kale, pickled onions, and pumpkin seeds. Divide into bowls, top with crispy chickpeas, and drizzle with more dressing. #plantbasedrecipes #saladseason