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Crispy Chickpeas, Couscous and Baby Spinach with Creamy Dill Dressing

A super power recipe loaded with healthy vegetables and couscous and the protein rich whipped cottage cheese adds a creamy rich lemon dill flavour.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 2
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Rose

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt
  • smoky or sweet paprika
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cucumber, quartered
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/4 coloured pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cooked couscous
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • microgreens, for garnishing (optional)
  • parsley and dill for garnishing
  • feta for garnishing

Creamy Cottage Cheese Dill Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line medium baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the chickpeas over a kitchen towel and roll them gently with your hands to remove skins. Use the towel to dry them, transfer to the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and add salt. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  • Remove from oven and while still warm, sprinkle with paprika and gently toss until coated. Set aside to cool.
  • Cook the couscous following the instructions on the package. Set aside until cooled. Then prepare the vegetables.

Creamy Cottage Cheese Dill Dressing:

  • Using a food processor, add cottage, yogurt, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until the cottage cheese is creamy.
  • Arrange the vegetables, couscous and dressing on serving dishes. Then drizzle some olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetables and top with roasted chickpeas and feta. Garnish with fresh parsley and dill. Serve with pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3985IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 3mg