Smoky chickpea salad
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 2 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 200g carrots, peeled into ribbons or grated
- 200g spinach
- 1 small head of broccoli, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic granules
- 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 4 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Method
- STEP 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Tip in the chickpeas and fry gently for 3-4 mins until sizzling and slightly crispy.
- STEP 2
Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a bowl, then pour over the chickpeas along with 4 tbsp water and bring to a boil. Cook for 1-2 mins until reduced slightly, remove from the heat, season well and set aside.
- STEP 3
Toss the carrots, spinach and raw broccoli together and divide between plates. Scatter over the chickpeas and a spoonful of the pan juices to dress.
