Roasted Kale & Chickpea Salad

Serves: 4

This satisfying vegetable bowl is packed with crunch and color, thanks to the addition of crispy carrots and chickpeas, fresh kale and a shimmering avocado topping. It also offers your daily dose of fiber, which is key to losing weight and maintaining energy and healthy digestion. Bulgur, also called broken wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain. And these bowls make great lunches too!

INGREDIENTS

3 cups boiling water
½ cup bulgur
2 (15-oz.) cans unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1½ tbsp. canola oil
2 cups finely chopped carrots
4 cups chopped lacinato kale
½ cup sliced shallots
½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
½ tsp. kosher salt, divided
½ tsp. black pepper
½ avocado, peeled and pitted
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred
1 clove garlic
¼ tsp. ground turmeric

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the water and bulgur and cook 14-18 minutes or until tender, drain well and set aside to cool.
2. Pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chickpeas and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are browned, about 6 minutes. Add the kale, cover, and cook until the kale is slightly wilted and carrots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add the chickpea mixture, shallots, parsley, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper to the bulgur; toss to combine.
3. In a food processor, process the avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, turmeric and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth. Divide the bulgur mixture among 4 bowls and drizzle each serving evenly with the avocado mixture.

NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 SERVING

Calories 520kcal
Total Carbohydrates 68g
Protein 18g
Total Fat 20g
Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 62.7mg
Sodium 495mg
Potassium 364mg
Dietary Fiber 16g
Sugars 7g
Vitamin A 6% Daily Value
Vitamin C 13% Daily Value
Calcium 28% Daily Value
Iron 10% Daily Value

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Refresh Meal Plan Cookbook here