Sesame Roasted Roots with Balsamic Massaged Kale
Alternative title: "How many ways can I get you to eat roasted veggies?" Answer: TEN MILLION. The list is endless. Or maybe it ends at ten million... I'm not sure yet. Either way, there are a LOT OF WAYS to roast/eat veggies, and I plan on exploring as many as possible this fall. So far, I'm off to a great start eating all the roasted veg!
This version is super simple: toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, a little balsamic on the kale, and some black rice. EASY! Super easy.
I'm in a Feast overload - SO MUCH FOOD - so I'm a lady of few words today, I'll leave you with the FOOD! xo
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Sesame Roasted Roots with Balsamic Massaged Kale
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 large carrots, cut into ¾" chunks
- 3 beets, cut into ½" cubes
- 1 sweet potato, cut into 1" chunks
- 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided
- salt & pepper
- 3 cups torn kale leaves
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1.5 cups cooked black rice
- 1 fried egg per bowl
- 1 hot chili, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Toss the carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes in 2 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, and season liberally with salt & pepper. Spread in an even layer on a foil-lined baking sheet, and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.
- Optional: broil the veggies for 3-5 minutes directly under the broiler to get them a bit charred!
- While the veggies are cooking, use your hands to massage the kale with the remaining 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil and the balsamic vinegar. Massage for about 4 minutes, or until it is significantly softer! Set aside.
- When the veggies are done, toss with the sesame seeds.
- Serve with a scoop of black rice, a fried egg, and plenty of kale and veggies. Top with a sliced chili!
Hi Mary! I discovered the "kale massage" technique this summer and my mind ... blown! With your recipe, I can continue to enjoy kale into the fall! I love everything about this - from the sesame oil, beautifully roasted vegetables to the fried egg on top which means I can totally have this for breakfast too 😉 Great post! - Liz
Thanks, Liz! Glad to have you here! Xo
Wow, this looks so good. I never really eat beets but I had them in a rice bowl the other day and realised I really should make more effort to eat them!
Hey Becs! Beets are one of my favorites — I fully support incorporating them into your diet... They're so tasty! Enjoy! Xo
This is going on the menu for dinner next week! <3
Yay! Enjoy, Katie! Xo