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Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad
This healthy Roasted Veggie Chickpea Salad combines crispy, spiced chickpeas, caramelized veggies, Israeli couscous and lots of fresh herbs for a delicious side or main course!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 as a side
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the spice mixture:
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove finely grated or mashed to a paste
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Israeli couscous:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
For the roasted veggies:
- 2 medium yellow or orange bell peppers or a combination, stems and seeds removed, sliced lengthwise ¼-inch thick
- 2 cups colored cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 large red onion sliced into wedges (leave the root end intact)
- 2 medium jalapenos stem and seeds removed, sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
For the crispy chickpeas;
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- spice mixture (above)
To finish the salad:
- 1 cup fresh herbs any combination of parsley, cilantro, mint or dill
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Instructions
For prep:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees and arrange racks on the top and bottom thirds of the oven. Line two sheet pans with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Combine the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
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For the dressing:
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Set aside.
For the couscous:
- While the oven is preheating, prepare the couscous. Bring broth to a boil then add couscous and reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer for 8 minutes. Drain couscous well, drizzle lightly with olive oil and stir to coat. Set aside.
For the roasted veggies and chickpeas:
- Combine drained chickpeas with 2 tablespoons of olive oil on one of the prepared sheet pans. Shake the pan gently to coat the chickpeas with oil. Sprinkle with the prepared spice mixture and shake the pan again to combine.
- On the second sheet pan, combine bell peppers, onion and jalapeños with the 2 tablespoons of oil. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread the vegetables into one layer.
- Place the chickpea pan on the bottom rack and vegetables on the top rack and roast for 5 minutes. Remove veggie pan from the oven and add the halved tomatoes. Drizzle the tomatoes lightly with a bit more olive oil and return pan to the oven. After a total of 12 minutes, remove both pans from the oven.
To finish the salad:
- Arrange couscous on a large platter. Top with the veggies, then the chickpeas. Drizzle with half of the dressing. Top with fresh herbs and pine nuts. Pass extra dressing in a small bowl at the table, if desired.
Notes
- See Café Tips above in post for more detailed directions and tips.
- Recipe adapted from The New York Times.
Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
452mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1146IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
Protein | 10g | 20% |
Fat | 20g | 31% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 1146IU | 23% |
Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.