Za’atar Sweet Potatoes and Garlicky Kale
Adapted from a recipe I found on Epicurious, from the book One Part Plant by Jessica Murnane, this side dish is so delicious you’ll want to make it a main dish. That’s easy, just add your favorite protein – an egg, some sautéed tofu, chicken slices. It’s a dish that tastes good and is so healthy!
The Za’atar is easy to make, too! It’s a spice mix that will definitely make its way to other dishes in your kitchen, guaranteed!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 2-4 Servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
For the Za’atar:
- 1 T Sesame Seeds
- 1 T Sumac
- 2 t Dried Thyme
- 1/4 t Sea Salt (Kosher is fine, too!)
For the Vegetables:
- 2 Medium-to-large Sweet Potatoes (any color)
- 4 T Olive oil, divided
- 3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 1 Bunch Kale, any type, roughly chopped
- 1/2 Lemon or lime
- Large pinch salt
Instructions
Prehaeat oven to 400F.
Make the Za’atar:
- In a small pan, toast sesame seeds in a small pan over medium heat, until lightly browned. Stir occasionally. Pour into a small bowl to cool.
- Combine the cooled seeds with sumac, thyme and salt. Set sumac aside.
Prepare the Kale:
- Chop the kale into small pieces. Place in a bowl. Squeeze lemon or lime over the greens and toss with a pinch of salt. Set aside while you prepare potatoes.
Prepare the Potatoes:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment or coat with oil.
- Fill a Medium (3-4 qt) saucepan halfway with water. Bring to a boil.
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1” cubes. Add to water, and parboil (cook partially) 5-7 minutes until they are just beginning to soften. Drain. Transfer to a bowl.
- Toss potatoes with 1 1/2 T olive oil and 1 T Za’atar seasoning until coated. Spread on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. They should be just starting to brown.
- Into the remaining Za’atar, pour 1 T Olive oil, or a bit more, as desired. Set aside.
Saute the Salad:
- In a large skillet, heat the 1-2 T olive oil over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the garlic. Saute about a minute, until it becomes fragrant. Add the greens and stir until they begin to soften. Add the sweet potatoes and heat everything a few more minutes.
- Plate the salad and then top with some of the Za’atar and oil mixture. Serve, passing any remaining Za’atar mixture at the table.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 Recipe
Keywords: Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Za’atar, sumac
Find it online: https://hummingbirdthyme.com/sweet-potatoes-kale/
