KALE CAESAR & CRISPY CHICKPEA "CROUTONS"
Bringing you a little upgrade on the classic Caesar salad with this kale Caesar, crunchy chickpea “croutons” and a perfectly soft boiled egg!
Romaine has a nice crunch to it but can we get a KALE YEAH to the added health benefits that kale brings to the table?! Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods being rich in antioxidants, calcium, vitamin A, C and K.
Same with croutons - they’re delish in salads but air fried chickpeas still give you nice crunch while also providing some extra protein and fiber for sustained energy!
The avocado and the hemp seeds are healthy fats that are particularly rich in omega-3s and help keep you fuller, longer.
Go ahead and give this jam-packed salad a try! It’s a great addition to the salad rotation so you don’t get bored. Plus, you can meal prep a batch of air fried chickpeas to have on hand and make this salad in only a few minutes!
INGREDIENTS:
* chopped kale
* shaved brussels
* avocado
* air fried chickpeas - garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt
* shaved parmesan
* hemp hearts
* pasture raised soft boiled egg (or protein of choice)
* Trader Joe’s vegan Caesar dressing
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. massage kale and shaved brussels with EVOO and lemon juice (optional)
2. crunchy chickpeas - rinse and drain 1 can. air fry at 400F for 5 min to dry out. toss in EVOO then cook for 7 more minutes. lastly, coat in garlic powder, cayenne and smoked paprika then air fry for an additional 2 minutes
3. soft boiled egg - bring pot of water to a boil on medium-high heat. once water is boiling, gently add eggs and cook for 7 minutes, maintaining a gentle boil. after 7 min, immediately place eggs into an ice bath to chill for 2 min. crack, peel & enjoy your yolks 🤤
4. top massaged kale/brussels with soft boiled egg, avocado, chickpea croutons, shaved parmesan, hemp hearts, Caesar dressing and salt + pepper
