KALE, BLACK BEAN AND PUMPKIN SEED SALAD

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KALE, BLACK BEAN AND PUMPKIN SEED SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Vegan

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2 bunches of kale, stems removed & finely chopped
2 cups of black beans, soaked
onion, whole and unpealed
bay leaf
clove
minced garlic to taste
1/3 cup pumpkin seed oil or to taste
1 cup spicy pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Steps:

  • 1 Cover beans with water in large pot and bring to boil. 2. Cut slits in onion and insert bay leaf and clove, add to pot. 3. Turn heat down and let beans bubble gently, cover, stir occasionally. 4. When beans begin to soften (30-40 minutes or longer, depending on length of soak), add salt, pepper and chopped kale (and water if necessary). Cook 20-30 minutes until beans and kale are tender. Add garlic and stir. 5. Remove the onion. With laddle, remove excess water (or strain but make sure to retain some of the cooking liquid, and add back to beans & kale). 6. Let cool. Taste and adjust seasoning. 7. Add pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil. Mix and serve. (When making ahead, refridgerate after step 6).

Naimul Hassan
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit.


Sarath De Zylva
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This salad is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Akm Habibullah
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I love how versatile this salad is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Ramona Dawson
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch option.


Nannozi Annet
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I like to add a bit of feta cheese to this salad for extra flavor.


Liyu Waktole
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover kale.


Hope Mulenga
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I would not make this salad again.


Andrei Mogosin
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The dressing is too oily.


Nesar Prodhan
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I found the kale to be too tough.


UBAID ULLAH YOUSAIFZAI
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste.


Ifeoluwa Asoore
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I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Idris Yahya
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Yorda Abraha
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I love the addition of pumpkin seeds to this salad. They add a nice nutty flavor.


Marlen Toled
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


kara ryder
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I'm not usually a fan of kale, but this salad converted me. It's so delicious!


Chintu Sahotra
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I love the crunch of the kale and the sweetness of the pumpkin seeds.


Umar Ibrahim
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I've made this salad twice now, and it's been a hit both times. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


Patty Wheeler
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This salad is a flavor explosion! The combination of kale, black beans, pumpkin seeds, and dressing is perfect.