Ingredients:
For the Shawarma Chickpeas:
3 cups
cooked chickpeas (about 2 x 15 oz cans, drained and rinsed)
2 tbsp
olive oil or avocado oil
1 tbsp
lemon juice
1 tsp
ground cumin
1/2 tsp
each ground coriander, garlic powder, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground
cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper
Pinch
of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
For the Salad (per serving):
1 cup
chopped kale
Plus a
little olive oil for massaging the kale
1/4 cup
diced cucumber
1/4 cup
diced tomato
1/4 cup
finely chopped parsley
A few
tablespoons of pickled red onions (see notes)
Pita bread, for serving (optional)
For the Tahini Lemon Sauce:
5 tbsp
tahini (75 g)
1/4 cup
lemon juice
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
sea salt
1 tbsp
maple syrup (optional)
Water
to adjust consistency
Instructions:
Prepare the Pickled Red Onions:
If you haven't already, prepare your pickled red onions. (Optional
but adds a great flavor boost.)
Massage the Kale:
In a large bowl, add the chopped kale and 1/2 tsp olive oil.
Massage the kale for a minute or two to soften it. Set aside.
Chop the Veggies:
Dice the cucumber, tomato, and finely chop the parsley.
Make the Tahini Lemon Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic
powder, sea salt, and maple syrup (if using). Slowly add water to adjust the
consistency until it’s smooth and pourable.
Cook the Shawarma Chickpeas:
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the
drained chickpeas, lemon juice, and all the spices (cumin, coriander, garlic
powder, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper
if using). Stir and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, about 5-10
minutes.
Assemble the Salad:
Divide the massaged kale, chopped cucumber, tomato, parsley, and
pickled onions between 4 bowls or containers.
Top each bowl with a portion of the warm shawarma chickpeas.
Add Tahini Sauce:
Drizzle the tahini lemon sauce generously over each salad.
Serve:
Serve with pita bread on the side, and if desired, add a dollop of
hummus for extra flavor.