Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Quinoa Salad with lemon tahini dressing

SALADS

Apr. 15

Elevate your salad game with our Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Quinoa Salad, drizzled with zesty lemon tahini dressing. This vibrant bowl of roasted goodness and protein-packed quinoa offers a deliciously nutritious twist on your everyday greens.

🍽 Servings: 4 🕓 Prep Time: 15 mins 🕓 Cook Time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

◦ 2 cups cauliflower, chopped in florets
◦ 2 sweet potatoes, chopped
◦ 2 cans 19oz chickpeas, drained, rinsed and pat dried
◦ 1 tbsp avocado oil
◦ 2 tbsp nutritionnal yeast
◦ 1 tbsp paprika
◦ 1 tbsp dried parsley
◦ 1 tbsp dried basil
◦ 1 tsp garlic powder
◦ 1/2 tsp black pepper
◦ 1/2 tsp salt

◦ 2-3 cups mixed leafy greens
◦ 2 cups quinoa, cooked
◦ 4 mini cucumbers, chopped
◦ 2 big carrots, cut in julienne
◦ 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

Lemon tahini dressing
◦ 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise or vegan plain yogurt
◦ 4 tbsp tahini
◦ Juice of 1 lemon
◦ 2 tsp garlic, minced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.

2. In a large baking tray, add the cauliflower, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, oil and spices. Mix until everything is well coated.

3. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

4. In the meantime, mix all the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar with a spoon. Set aside.

5. In a large salad bowl, add the leafy greens, quinoa, carrots, cucumbers and the roasted veggies and chickpeas.

6. Top with pumpkin seeds. Pour the dressing once you are ready to eat it.

Refrigerate up to 4 days.

🌱 Enjoy every bite,

Martina.

NUTRITION FACTS

✦ Per serving: 30g of protein & 15g of fiber.

✦ Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. This makes it an excellent choice for vegetarians and vegans to meet their protein needs.

✦ Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Vitamin A supports vision health and immune function, while vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and aids in collagen production for skin and joint health and increases iron absorption.

✦ The fiber and protein in chickpeas contribute to a low glycemic index, which helps in managing blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity.

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