2 SERVINGS - 25 minutes Prep Time : 5 minutes Cook Time : 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
If you think salads are boring, you will change your thoughts after making this delicious, simple, easy, healthy Quinoa Salad with Kale.
It is high in protein due to the chickpeas, quinoa, and pumpkin; it keeps you full for a more extended period, and it’s a perfect meal for lunch or dinner.
Quinoa is considered a healthier option than rice because it provides twice the amount of protein and 5grams more fiber than the same amount of rice.
In addition, it is high in antioxidants, and diets higher in antioxidants lead to a decreased level of heart disease. Chickpeas are higher in calcium, magnesium, fiber, and other nutrients that keep our bones strong.
Kale has a rich nutritional profile with Vitamin A, C, K, B. folate, Alpha-linolenic acid, and omega-3 fatty acids. All of them provide excellent health benefits.
Why not try this delicious Kale with Quinoa Salad Recipe out now?
Ingredients:
● 18oz pumpkin, cubed
● ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
● ¼ teaspoon black pepper
● ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
● 1 tablespoon maple syrup
● ½ cup quinoa, dry
● 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
● 1 medium red onion chopped
● 1 cup kale, torn into bite-size pieces
● 1/4 medium avocado, mashed
● 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
● 1 clove of garlic, minced
● 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions for this Kale with Quinoa Salad Recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 392 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin cubes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and maple syrup until well coated.
- Spread in the baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Remove from the oven and let it cool for some time.
- Meanwhile, when the pumpkin is baking, cook quinoa according to packet instructions and allow it to cool for some time.
- Add cooked and cooled quinoa, pumpkin, chickpeas, chopped red onion, mashed avocado, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and kale in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine everything, and mix the mashed avocado.
- Transfer to two serving bowls and top with sesame seeds.
Enjoy this delicious and detoxing Kale with Quinoa Salad!
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