
By Chloe Wheatland
Mediterranean high protein salad
6 steps
Prep:10minCook:40min
Updated at: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:54:04 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
25
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories535 kcal (27%)
Total Fat28.2 g (40%)
Carbs50 g (19%)
Sugars9.8 g (11%)
Protein23.5 g (47%)
Sodium469.6 mg (23%)
Fiber12.8 g (46%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
roasted sweet potato

2sweet potatoes
medium, chopped into 1 - 2cm chunks

2 Tbspolive oil

2 TbspNutritional Yeast

0.25 TspSmoked Paprika

0.25 TspGarlic Powder

⅛ tsponion powder

salt

pepper
chopped salad

1 x 240gchickpeas
can, drained and rinsed

1 cupcherry tomatoes
diced

1Lebanese cucumber
small, diced

¼ cupparsley
chopped

3 Tbspmint leaves
chopped

1 Tbspolive oil

salt

pepper
tofu dip
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 220°C and line a baking tray
Step 2
To a large bowl, add the sweet potato, olive oil, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss to mix well.
Step 3
Spread sweet potato over the baking tray and roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway, or until tender and slightly charred.
Step 4
Meanwhile, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Step 5
To a food processor, add the tofu, tahini, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, water, salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Add a dash more water if needed.
Step 6
To serve, spread the tofu dip over the base of a plate. Top with the roasted sweet potato and chopped salad. Garnish with sesame seeds and smoked paprika.
Notes
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Makes leftovers