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A plate of high protein vegan kale salad with chickpeas and cooked sliced sweet potatoes.
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High Protein Vegan Kale Salad

This High Protein Vegan Kale Salad is deliciously filling and full of nutrients that will fuel your day. You'll add this one to your weekly list!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 909kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 small sweet potatoes, cut into ½ inch circles
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4-6 large kale leaves, stems removed, chopped, rinsed well, and massaged*
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Into a small bowl, combine all the spices and stir together.
  • Add the sliced potatoes to a large baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoon of oil, sprinkle with the spice mix and toss to combine. Return to a single layer and bake for 15 - 20 mins.
  • Remove tray from oven and add the chickpeas with additional tablespoon of oil. Toss again and bake for additional 15 - 20 or until the chickpeas and potatoes are crispy.
  • When done, toss the potatoes and chickpeas with the kale, avocados, and red onions. Serve with your favorite dressing (poppyseed dressing shown in photos).

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Notes

*You may wish to massage your kale to make it easier to digest.  If you do, after rinsing, drizzle over 2 tablespoon of lemon juice and massage the kale with your hands.  Proceed with the recipe as otherwise instructed. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 salad | Calories: 909kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 2628mg | Fiber: 38g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 42828IU | Vitamin C: 239mg | Calcium: 735mg | Iron: 9mg