Cheesy Roasted Broccoli & Chickpea Kale Salad
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Cheesy Roasted Broccoli & Chickpea Kale Salad
Description
This salad starts with broccoli florets tossed in avocado oil, sea salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast before roasting until browned and aromatic. Chickpeas are seasoned with oil, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder then roasted alongside the broccoli to create a crunchy, smoky component.
Massaged kale dressed with lime juice, salt, chili powder, and maple syrup softens the greens and balances acidity with a hint of sweetness. Shredded carrots, ripe avocado slices, and sunflower seeds add freshness, creaminess, and crunch respectively. Two dressing options—smoky chipotle or ginger miso—offer distinct flavor profiles enhancing the salad's complexity.
This combination results in a vibrant salad with chewy, roasted, nutty, and tangy elements providing satisfying texture and layers of flavor. The recipe notes the use of nutritional yeast for a subtle cheesy note without dairy. It suits vegetarian or plant-based diets and can be prepared as a main or side meal.
Ingredients
BROCCOLI
- 1 large head broccoli ~3 heaping cups, chopped into medium florets
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 healthy pinch sea salt
- 1 healthy pinch black pepper
- 1-2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
CHICKPEAS
- 1 oz chickpeas canned, rinsed, drained and dried
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder (chili powder should contain a blend of spices, such as chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic)
GREENS
- 1 large bundle kale large bottom stalks removed, curly or dinosaur; chopped
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 healthy pinch salt sea salt
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (chili powder should contain a blend of spices, such as chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
THE REST
- 1 cup carrot ~2 carrots, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or sub other nut or seed, roasted or raw
DRESSING (choose one)
- chipotle dressing 5-minute smoky style
- ginger miso dressing
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the broccoli and drizzle with oil and top with salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast. Toss to combine and move to one side of the baking sheet.
- Add the rinsed, dried chickpeas to a mixing bowl and top with oil, salt, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Toss to combine (they should be very well coated). Then add to the other side of the baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until broccoli and chickpeas are browned.
- In the meantime, add chopped kale to a serving bowl and top with lime, salt, chili powder, and maple syrup (trust us — we know it sounds weird). Massage for 1-2 minutes to infuse the spices and acidity into the greens. This paired with sweetness from the maple syrup makes the kale irresistible!
- Next, prep carrots and dressing of choice. We highly recommend the smoky chipotle dressing, but both options are delicious! Set aside.
- To assemble salad, top the kale with the shredded carrots, roasted broccoli and chickpeas, sliced avocado, and sunflower seeds. Toss with dressing or serve on the side.
- Best when fresh but leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days (dressings will keep 4-5 days stored separately). No freezer friendly.
Notes
- Nutrition info is an estimate based on lower amount of nutritional yeast and full batch of chipotle dressing.
- Massage kale well to soften leaves and blend spices thoroughly.
- Roast chickpeas and broccoli together for convenience and even cooking.
- Chipotle dressing offers a smoky flavor, but ginger miso can be used as an alternative according to preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4(Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 410 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 34.8g | 12% |
| Protein | 13.9g | 28% |
| Fat | 27.2g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.85g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.85g | 74% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 879mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 11.9g | 48% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 7069IU | 141% |
| Vitamin C | 99.53mg | 111% |
| Calcium | 179.5mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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