Black Bean Roast Salad

Black Bean

This colourful winter salad is perfect for dinner parties or as a stand alone meal. It is nourishing, naturally gluten free and flavoursome!

Ingredients

• NZProtein Black Bean Spaghetti
• 1 1/2c Pumpkin, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 Red onion, chopped
• 4 Cloves of garlic
• 1/4c Walnut halves
• 1/4c Sour cream, to serve
• 1/4c Fresh coriander, to dress
• Coconut oil, to fry
• Avocado oil, to roast and to serve
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Roast the pumpkin, garlic and red onion with avocado oil, salt and pepper in the oven at 180oC for 30-35 minutes.
2. While the vegetables are roasting bring a pot of water to boil, add the black bean spaghetti and drain once cooked through (approx. 6 minutes). Flavour with salt and pepper and toss with a drizzle of avocado oil to avoid sticking.
3. Meanwhile, melt 1/2t coconut oil to a pan over high heat. Toast the walnuts in the hot pan for 5 minutes until they start to crisp.
4. Plate the spaghetti and veg and serve with sour cream and coriander and enjoy!