Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Rice Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing

Baking sheet lined with parchment paper; Small bowl; Large bowl

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Japanese

Roasted Sweet Potato, Black Rice, Avocado, Miso Dressing

lunch, dinner

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1 small sweet potato (150g), peeled and cubed

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ cup black rice (100g)

1 avocado (200g), diced

2 tablespoons white miso paste

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 teaspoons honey

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Place the cubed sweet potato on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender. Set aside to cool slightly.

Meanwhile, cook the black rice according to package instructions until tender but still slightly chewy. Drain any excess water and set aside to cool slightly.

In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, and sesame oil until combined into a dressing consistency. Set aside until ready to use.

In a large bowl combine the cooked sweet potato cubes, cooked black rice, diced avocado and pour over the miso dressing mixture stirring gently to combine all ingredients together evenly in the bowl until everything is coated in the dressing mixture evenly throughout the salad ingredients. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving again cold or at room temperature as desired.

Calories – 467 kcal; Fat – 20.3 g; Carbohydrates – 57.7 g; Protein – 8.2 g; Sodium – 590 mg; Fiber – 10.2 g

This Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Rice Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing is an easy-to-make yet delicious salad that is full of flavor! The combination of roasted sweet potatoes, black rice, avocado and a flavorful miso dressing make this salad both nutritious and satisfying! It can be served either warm or cold as desired!

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