Though her diet is 100% plant-based, Dandrea-Russert advocates at least adding more fruits and vegetables to what you eat, including things like soups, salads and sandwiches. One of her favorite recipes in “The Fiber Effect” is Chipotle Chickpea Salad, which also can be made into a wrap or sandwich.
“When I first went plant-based, I was looking for something simple to make, because I worked a lot of long hours, and I wanted something I could take on the run,” she said. “It has lots of spices, because I think that’s the key to so many delicious meals.”
Chipotle Chickpea Salad
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained or 1½ cups of homemade chickpeas
- ¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds
- 4 tablespoons vegan mayo of choice or, for oil-free, use 1 whole avocado (mashed with a fork)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder (optional, if you like a little spice)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or more, to taste)
- black pepper, to taste
- squeeze of one lime (1-2 tablespoons)
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup sliced green onion
- ½ cup cilantro, minced (optional)
- 4-5 large washed and dried collard green leaves, or whole-grain bread of choice
- Add the chickpeas and almonds to a large mixing bowl and lightly mash with a fork, so that about half of the chickpeas and almonds are mashed and half are still whole.
- In a separate small bowl, add the mayo (or avocado), maple syrup or coconut nectar, lime juice, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne powder, if using, and sea salt. Mix well.
- Transfer the mayo (or avocado) mixture to the chickpeas and almonds. Mix well to coat the chickpeas and almonds.
- Stir in the celery, green onion and cilantro, if using.
- Open the washed and dried collard green leaves or other leafy greens, like romaine, and add a healthy portion of the chickpea salad.
- Add other plant-based ingredients you love, like radish, tomato, purple onion, sprouts or hemp seeds for more texture, flavor and nutrition.
- Alternatively, in place of leafy greens, you can make this into a wrap or sandwich by adding the salad to a whole-grain tortilla or to two slices of whole-grain bread.
- Delicious and nutritious additions: sliced radish, arugula and carrots
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Makes 4 servings
Nutritional information
Per serving: Per serving (4 servings): 296 calories, 41 grams carbohydrates (32 grams net carbohydrates), 9 grams fiber, 9 grams protein, 15 grams fat, 461 milligrams sodiumRead more stories like this by liking Atlanta Restaurant Scene on Facebook, following @ATLDiningNews on Twitter and @ajcdining on Instagram.
March 16, 2021 at 09:33PM
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