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Vegan Chickpea Shawarma Kale Salad

This recipe is for a vegan chickpea shawarma kale salad with homemade pickled onions and a tahini lemon sauce. The chickpeas are cooked with various spices to create a shawarma-like flavor. Super tasty and very easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Shawarma Chickpeas

  • 2 19 oz cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • salt, pepper and hot chili powder to taste

Salad

  • 4 cups chopped kale (plus a little olive oil for massaging)
  • 1 diced cucumber
  • 1 large diced tomato
  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup pickled onions (see notes)
  • ¼ cup diced black kalamata olives

Tahini Lemon Sauce

  • ¼ tbsp tahini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pickled red onion if you haven’t already. See our Quick & Easy Pickled Onions Recipe
  • Chop the cucumber, tomato, and parsley. Massage the kale with 1/2 tsp of olive oil to soften. Set aside.
  • Whisk the tahini sauce ingredients together until smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chickpeas, lemon, and spices pan fry until crispy, about 5-6 mins.
  • Divide the kale, chopped veggies, and pickled onions and cooked chickpeas between 4 bowls or containers. Toss with the lemon tahini dressing.
  • Serve right away, or leave the dressing on the side and for meal prep. Serve with whole wheat pitas and hummus to make a more filling meal. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands and quality of ingredients used. This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg
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