Easy Broccoli Black Bean Salad
This delicious vegan broccoli and black bean salad is absolutely amazing and bursting with flavours. Think grilled broccoli that’s soaked up all the flavours of the smoked paprika, together with the black beans, herbs and topped with salted roasted cashew nuts. It just doesn’t get much better or easier than this salad. Because this salad is made with hearty ingredients like the broccoli and black beans, it’s great for parties, picnics and on-the go meals. The grilled broccoli stores well and tastes great whether eaten right away or served hours later.This easy and healthy vegan broccoli salad can be served hot or cold and works equally great as a main meal and a side dish. It’s a great source of plant based protein thanks to the black beans and packed with healthy nutrients, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibres. Plus, it’s mouthwateringly tasty and is great for all seasons.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 head Broccoli Cut into florets
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- Juice from ½ Lemon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 15oz can Black Beans Rinsed and drained
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
- 2 Spring Onions Chopped
- 5-7 Sun dried Tomatoes Chopped
- 3 tbsp Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce
- 1 bunch Fresh Parsley Chopped
- 1 cup Cashew Nuts Roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan and add the broccoli florets. Let the broccoli cook at high heat for around 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Once the broccoli is starting to turn golden at the edges, season with salt, paprika and lemon juice. Next, add the drained and rinsed black beans and season with thyme. Stir everything together and allow to cook for a few minutes.
- Pour the broccoli and black beans into a bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chopped spring onions and cashew nuts and stir to combine everything. Drizzle with sweet and sour chilli sauce and top with fresh parsley.Serve and enjoy.