Curried Nuttzo Chickpea Salad

If you’re following a plant-based, (or mostly plant-based) diet, I’m sure many of you are concerned about getting enough protein. Look no further with my protein-packed Curried Nuttzo Chickpea Salad.  This salad has it all! With over 12 grams of powerful plant protein per serving, I’ve created a refreshing and unique summer salad to fuel your body after workouts or a long day playing in the sun. 

Combining forces with Nuttzo Smooth Powerfuel, a little tahini, hemp seeds, sprouted millet and chickpeas, I’ve created a smooth, power-packed curry, giving our salad the creaminess of traditional summer potato salad without the mayonnaise or eggs. 

Benefits of Chickpeas:

• First, they work wonderfully as a replacement for traditional potato salad.  When slightly mashed, they become creamy (think hummus) and provide those folks with nightshade issues the opportunity to enjoy a more traditional salad with a twist.
• Chickpeas provide 15 grams of protein and 13 grams of fiber per cup!
• For those new mommies-to-be, getting enough folate can be a concern. Chickpeas are a great addition to your during pregnancy, providing and 71 percent of your daily folate requirements per cup.

Powerfuel Nuttzo:

Nuttzo is a blend of nutritiously dense nuts and seeds. I often use Nuttzo to give many of my baked goods and creamy sauces a nutritional boost. Nuttzo contains 6-7 grams of protein per 2 Tablespoon serving (depending upon the flavor). 

Base Ingredient Transparency:

Chickpeas: Whole Foods

I purchased organic, dried chickpeas from the bulk bin at Whole Foods, then soaked with kombu overnight, drained and cooked with fresh kombu and sea salt in the morning. Note: Preparing chickpeas in this fashion gives them a soft, creaminess that makes any meal shine.

Millet: Eden Foods 

I love Eden Foods and their commitment to clean product. Millet is a good source of fiber, protein, thiamin B1, and magnesium.  Also, a complete protein source containing all essential amino acids. 1 cup of cooked millet provides 6 grams of protein.

Hemp Seeds: Sunfood

Sunfood provides raw, organic hemp seeds and gives this dish a boost with an additional 10 grams of protein per every 3 Tablespoons.

Curry Sauce Ingredient Transparency:

Powefuel Smooth Nuttzo: Whole Foods

See above for more information. 

Organic Sesame Tahini: Kevala 

Kevala’s Tahini provides 5 grams of protein per 2 Tablespoons.  

Curry Powder: Spicely 

Spicely provides a lovely curry powder seasoning that combines a blend of coriander, cumin, turmeric, fenugreek and chili.  

I hope you enjoy this creamy and deliciously nutritious summer salad.

xoxo,

Kris