Pesto-Walnut Beet and Kale Slaw
Total time1 hr 10 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time40 min
4.8(14)
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4 servings
For the roasted beets
- 2 medium beets (about 12 oz total), scrubbed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For the pesto dressing
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- ½ cup raw walnuts
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the slaw
- 1 large bunch lacinato kale (about 8 oz), stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
- ¼ small red cabbage (about 2 cups), thinly shredded
- ¼ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Trim the beets, cut each into 6–8 wedges, and toss on a baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer.
- 2
Roast the beets for 35–40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender when pierced with a knife and the edges are caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
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