Buffalo Chickpea Salad

  • Time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 5.5 ounces
  • Stage: Post-recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Olive oil - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Chickpeas, cooked - 1 1/2 cup (246 grams)
  • Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper, ground - 1/8 tsp
  • Hot sauce - 1 tbsp (15 grams)
  • Honey, raw and unfiltered - 1 tbsp (21 grams)
  • Cucumber - 1/2 medium (150 grams)
  • Avocado - 1 small-medium (100 grams)
  • Hemp seeds - 1 1/2 tsp (5 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Place a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and chickpeas. Season with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and add the hot sauce and honey. Mix and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Stir frequently and then turn off heat.
  3. Let the chickpeas cool down. Meanwhile, chop the cucumber and avocado.
  4. Divide the ingredients equally by the listed number of servings and combine the chickpeas with the avocado and cucumber only when serving. Garnish with 1/2 tsp of hemp seeds per serving. Enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of ingredients. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It is recommended to store the chickpeas separate from the avocado and cucumber. Use only the avocado that you need at a single time (1/3 or 33 grams) and store the remaining avocado in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Tip: store the avocado in together with chopped onion to help is stay fresh and green. You can add a bit more hot sauce once cooked if desired.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 245
  • Protein 9 grams
  • Carbs 34 grams
  • Fat 10 grams
  • Fiber 9 grams
  • Sugar 11 grams
  • Iron 15% DV
  • Calcium 6% DV
  • Sodium 17% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: This recipe is very rich in fiber, which helps us maintain regular bowel movements.

Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, high-fiber, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.