35 minutes
A warm and hearty salad combining roasted sweet potatoes, tender lentils, and a rich brown butter sage vinaigrette.
Sweet Potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
cups
to taste
to taste
Black Pepper, freshly cracked
to taste
French Green Lentils, rinsed
cups
Unsalted Butter, melted
tablespoons
Sage, fresh, minced
tablespoons
tablespoons
teaspoons
Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped
cups
Goat Cheese, crumbled
cups
1. Roast Sweet Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Toss the sweet potatoes in olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper, and spread them on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender.
2. Cook Lentils
While the sweet potatoes roast, boil the lentils in a medium pot until tender, about 15-25 minutes. Drain and set aside, keeping them warm.
3. Prepare Brown Butter Vinaigrette
Melt the unsalted butter in a small skillet, add the minced sage, and cook until the butter is golden brown. Remove from heat and whisk in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble Salad
In the pot used for lentils, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, warm lentils, and drizzle the brown butter vinaigrette over the top. Add the chopped parsley and toss gently. Serve warm with crumbled goat cheese on top.
Use a light-colored pan to easily monitor the color change of the butter. Swirl or stir frequently and watch carefully as the milk solids turn golden brown to prevent burning.
Choose French green lentils for their texture. Rinse and cook them in broth instead of water for extra flavor, and season with salt towards the end of cooking.
Preheat the oven tray before adding sweet potatoes tossed in olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika. Space them out for even roasting and caramelization.
Add a splash of acidity like apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to the brown butter dressing to balance richness and enhance flavor.
Add fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or mint finely chopped just before serving to add freshness and bright flavor notes.
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