Crispy Chickpea Caesar Salad Pockets
Number of Servings
Serves 3
Ingredients
Crispy Chickpea Caesar Salad
- Ezekiel 4:9 Whole Grain Pocket Bread
- 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 bunch dino kale, chopped
- 1 tbs olive oil
- [q:1/2] tsp sea salt
- [q:1/4] tsp black pepper
- [q:1/2] tsp garlic powder
- [q:1/2] tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- [q:1/4] tsp cayenne
- Optional: vegan parmesan cheese for serving
Vegan Caesar Dressing
- 2 tbs minced capers
- 2 cloves of roasted garlic, finely minced
- [q:1/2] cup olive oil
- [q:1/4] cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
Directions
Crispy Chickpeas
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat chickpeas dry and add to a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tbs olive oil over the chickpeas and shake to coat. Add [q:1/2] tsp sea salt, [q:1/4] tsp black pepper, [q:1/2] tsp garlic powder, [q:1/2] tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, and [q:1/4] tsp cayenne to the chickpeas and mix again so the spices are distributed evenly.
- Roast in oven until crispy, about 30 min, shaking frequently. Set aside until time for assembly.
Vegan Caesar Dressing
- Using a medium-sized bowl, combine 2 cloves of roasted garlic, 2 Tbsp capers, [q:1/2] cup olive oil, [q:1/4] cup vegan mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 2 Tbsp lemon juice. Whisk to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until time for assembly.
Assembly
- To assemble, toss chopped romaine and kale with a few spoonfuls of dressing in a bowl. Add the dressed greens to a piece of pocket bread, top with the crispy chickpeas and enjoy!
Nutrition Info
653 Calories, 14 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 42 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 14 g Fiber, 51 g Total fat (7 g sat), 923 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Folate, [nut:4] Vitamin E, [nut:3] Vitamin C, Iron, Phosphorus, [nut:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Magnesium, [nut:1] Calcium, Potassium, Zinc