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Chickpea Quinoa Salad With Pumpkin

This vegan chickpea quinoa salad with oven-baked pumpkin is filling, high in protein and easy to make.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 as a main course
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 550 g pumpkin (about 500g/18oz), cubed
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ cup quinoa dry
  • 1.5 cups chickpeas cooked
  • 1 large carrot ribboned*
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • ½ cup green peas
  • 1 medium avocado mashed
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2-3 tbsp chopped walnuts optional, to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/392 F. Cook the quinoa according to packaging instructions (this should take around 20 minutes).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cubed pumpkin, salt, pepper and maple syrup until the pumpkin is evenly coated. Transfer to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft. 
  3. Add the pumpkin, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, carrot, red onion, carrot ribbons, petit pois, mashed avocado and balsamic vinegar to a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine, seasoning with more salt and pepper and garnishing with walnuts if desired. Serve straight away or chill for an hour for a cold salad.**

Notes

  • * Simply ribbon the carrot with a vegetable peeler. 
  • ** The salad lasts 3-4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 91g (30%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 6g (9%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 1687mg (48%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 29460IU (589%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 161mg (16%) Iron 7.8mg (43%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2as a main course

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 91g 30%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 6g 9%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 1687mg 36%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 29460IU 589%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 161mg 16%
Iron 7.8mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.