Chickpea, Quinoa, and Broccoli Salad with Romesco Sauce

The star of this salad is the smoky and nutty romesco sauce, made with roasted red peppers and almonds. With fibre-rich chickpeas, quinoa, and crisp b...roccoli, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious.

Perfect as a standalone plant-based meal or paired with a protein like grilled fish, chicken, or tofu for added protein, this dish is versatile enough for a quick lunch, meal prep, or a colorful addition to your dinner table. (If raw onion isn’t your thing, let the salad sit in the fridge for a while - it will mellow out as they absorb the dressing!)
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The star of this salad is the smoky and nutty romesco sauce, made with roasted red peppers and almonds. With fibre-rich chickpeas, quinoa, and crisp broccoli, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious.

Perfect as a standalone plant-based meal or paired with a protein like grilled fish, chicken, or tofu for added protein, this dish is versatile enough for a quick lunch, meal prep, or a colorful addition to your dinner table. (If raw onion isn’t your thing, let the salad sit in the fridge for a while - it will mellow out as they absorb the dressing!)

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
0 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Contains
Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

16g
Protein
330kcal
Calories
16g
Total Fat
32g
Carbs
6g
Sugars
12g
Fibre
138mg
Calcium
11%
 
4mg
Iron
22%
 
154mg
Magnesium
37%
 
735mg
Potassium
16%
 
146mg
Sodium
6%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
9.4mg
Vitamin E
63%
 
121mcg
Vitamin B9
30%
 
114mcg
Vitamin A
13%
 
79mg
Vitamin C
88%
 
2.6mg
Zinc
24%
 
96mcg
Vitamin K
80%
 
0.6mg
Copper
67%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
2.3mg
Vitamin B3
14%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
360mg
Phosphorus
29%
 
Protein: 16g; Calories: 330kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 32g; Sugars: 6g; Fibre: 12g; Calcium: 138mg (11%); Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 154mg (37%); Potassium: 735mg (16%); Sodium: 146mg (6%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 9.4mg (63%); Vitamin B9: 121mcg (30%); Vitamin A: 114mcg (13%); Vitamin C: 79mg (88%); Zinc: 2.6mg (24%); Vitamin K: 96mcg (80%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 2.3mg (14%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 360mg (29%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Contains
Nuts

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the romesco sauce
roasted peppers (jarred)
roasted
smoked paprika
lemon juice
maple syrup
optional
For the salad
quinoa (cooked)
Swaps: bulgur wheat (cooked), short grain brown rice, wholegrain pasta
chickpeas (can)
Swaps: butter beans (can), cannellini beans (can), brown lentils (cooked), haricot beans (can)
red onion
finely diced or pulsed in a food processor
broccoli
finely diced or pulsed in a food processor
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

To make the sauce, place all ingredients into a small blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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