Kale, Sweet Potato and Pomegranate Lunch Box with a Miso Dressing

A delicious and filling #vegan spring lunch box idea for adults. The lentils provide a great source of plant-based protein, whilst the rainbow-coloured vegetables can ensure you reach your 5 a day. Lastly, the miso dressing gives this dish a super flavoursome twist.

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(Serves 2)

Ingredients

1 x 400g can lentils drained

80g shredded kale

125g pomegranate seeds

1 medium sweet potato

80g asparagus

1 lime

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For the dressing

2 tbsp white miso paste

15g tahini paste

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (15g)

Agave or honey (25g)

15ml rice vinegar

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Method

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 220 degrees celsius.

2️⃣ Dice the sweet potato with the skin on into cubes, roast in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil & seasoning for 15-20 minutes or until cooked and golden.

3️⃣ Steam asparagus.

4️⃣ Drain green lentils. In a large pan add olive oil and cook lentils and kale with seasoning for 8-10 mins or until everything has softened.

5️⃣ Mix dressing ingredients together with 1 tbsp water and seasoning.

6️⃣ Serve lentil and kale mixture into a lunchbox. Top with asparagus, sweet potato and pomegranate seeds. Serve with miso dressing a wedge of lime.