MARC'S TAHINI SALAD

Posted On: 2015-02-03 12:56:07


Makes 2-3 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sprouted Chickpeas
1 red capsicum, diced
1 avocado, diced (optional)
4 spring onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juiced
3 Tablespoons raw tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 Tablespoons olive oil (optional- see note below*)
2 Tablespoons water, or more if needed
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt, black pepper & red pepper flakes, to taste


DIRECTIONS:

Salad:
In a boiler steamer pot steam the chickpeas for 5-6 minutes & then place them in a large salad bowl.

 

Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil*, cumin & salt.
 

Mix well. 
 

Add the capsicum, avocado & spring onions.

Dressing:
In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil* (1 Tablespoon), garlic, lemon juice, tahini, water, salt, pepper & red pepper flakes.

 

Stir well.
 

You may yse a bit more water if needed.

 

Finally, pour the dressing over the chickpeas & vegetables, & mix well. 
 

To serve, place a handful of spinach on a large plate & top with the tahini chickpea mixture.

*Note: This recipe is high in unsaturated fat.
Even though this is considered to be a healthier & even essential fat,
it is best to reduce the amount of total fat -especially if you have a history of cardiovascular disease.

 

The easiest way to do this is to replace the 2 Tablespoons of olive oil with more lemon juice.

 


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