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Happy Hormone Vegan Lemon Kale Caesar Salad

Course Snacks
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 300kcal

Ingredients

for the salad:

  • 2 bunches of lacinato kale thinly sliced
  • 1 can of chickpeas rinsed and drained avocado oil for coating the chickpeas and massaged the kale
  • 3/4 cup toasted sourdough bread crumbs can use gluten free or any kind you want. toasted pieces of bread/croutons would also be great
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
  • 1 large ripe avocado diced

for the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup thick coconut yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard juice of
  • 1/2 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • quinoa flatbread
  • 1 1/4 cup quinoa that has been rinsed and soaked in water for 6-24 hours if you want sprouted quinoa
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt.

Instructions

  • preheat the oven: preheat your oven to 400°f (200°c).
  • roast the chickpeas: in a bowl, toss the chickpeas with avocado oil until evenly coated. spread them out on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until crispy. remove halfway through and toss to ensure even cooking.
  • prepare the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together tahini, coconut yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice, water, garlic powder, onion powder, and miso paste until smooth. adjust the consistency with more water if necessary.
  • massage the kale: place the thinly sliced kale in a large mixing bowl and lightly massage it with a tiny bit of oil.
  • assemble the salad: add the roasted chickpeas, toasted bread crumbs, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, and diced avocado to the bowl with the kale. add the dressing and toss everything together until well combined.
  • serve: divide the salad among serving plates or bowls. drizzle with the remaining dressing if desired. enjoy your happy hormone vegan lemon kale caesar salad!
  • for the quinoa flatbread, blend the ingredients in a food processor until a thick and smooth paste forms. add to a parchment lined baking pan and spread out to about 1/4 in thick. bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes. top with the salad.