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Crispy Chickpeas, Couscous and Baby Spinach with Whipped Cottage Cheese

A super power recipe loaded with healthy vegetables, couscous, crispy chickpeas and the protein rich whipped cottage cheese with tasty lemony dill dip. Top with microgreens for a delicious and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

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

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • food processor or blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line medium baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from oven and while still warm, sprinkle with paprika and gently toss until coated. Set aside to cool.
  4. Cook the couscous following the instructions on the package. Set aside until cooled. Then prepare the vegetables.
Creamy Cottage Cheese Dill Dressing:
  1. Using a food processor, add cottage, yogurt, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until the cottage cheese is creamy.
  2. 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: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 19gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 455mgPotassium: 874mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3985IUVitamin C: 89mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 3mg

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