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Roasted baby carrot legume salad

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Main Meals (Dinners)|Mediterranean
Servings
2
Prep   15 min
Cook   20 min

Packed with nutrients, this colorful roasted salad works well if you're following the Mediterranean meal plan. The chickpeas provide a delicious crunch, plus a boost of protein.

  • Cumin, ground, 1½ tsp(s)
  • Dried cilantro, 1¼ tsp(s)
  • Paprika, 1¼ tsp(s)
  • Baby carrot, 8 medium, halved if large
  • Baby broccoli (broccolini), 1 bunch(es)
  • Canned chickpeas, 1 cup(s), drained and rinsed
  • Extra virgin olive oil, 4 tsp(s)
  • Black pepper, 1 dash(es)
  • Arugula, 2 cup(s)
  • Parsley, fresh, ½ cup(s)
  • Lemon, 1 medium, juiced
  • Honey, 1 tsp(s)
  • Dijon mustard, 2 tsp(s)

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a small bowl, combine the cumin, cilantro and paprika.

In a roasting pan, combine the carrots, broccolini and chickpeas. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle over the spice mix and season with pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender. Remove from the oven. Cool for 5 minutes. Add the arugula and parsley to the roasted vegetables.

To make the dressing, combine the lemon juice, honey, mustard, and 1 teaspoon of water together in a jar. Secure the lid and shake until well combined. Pour over the vegetables. Toss gently to combine. Spoon onto serving plates. Enjoy!

Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 2 servings

Food Groups

V
Vegetables
3
F
Fruits
0.2
C
Carbohydrates
0
PD
Protein/Dairy
1
Ft
Fats
1.7
S
Sweets
0.2

Nutrition Facts

Calories312
Total Fat13.3 g
- Saturated Fat1.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium352 mg
Total Carbohydrate37.7 g
- Dietary Fiber12.1 g
- Total Sugars10.6 g
-- Added Sugars0 g
Protein13.6 g

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