Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil

INGREDIENTS


• 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 25 large basil leaves, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp olive oil
• ½ Tbsp honey
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Toss all the ingredients together and chill for at least 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Makes about 2 servings

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 207
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrate: 32 g
Fat: 6 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 208 mg
Potassium: 451 mg
Phosphorus: 167 mg
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Moroccan Carrot Salad

Ingredients

• carrots, sliced into rounds
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Bring water, with salt, to boil. 

2. Add the carrot rounds to the pot. Boil for 8 minutes.

3. Drain. Rinse under cold water. 

4. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and paprika.

5. Pour dressing over carrots and mix well. 

6. Season with salt and pepper. 

 Variation

Add 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves.

Nutrients (for entire recipe)
Calories: 276
Protein: 1.1 g
Carbohydrates: 9.4 g
Fat: 27.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sodium: 20 mg
Potassium: 202 mg
Phosphorus: 29 mg

Alternative Corn Bread

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup corn meal/polenta
• 1 cup alternative flour (rice, almond, soy, kamut, spelt...)
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup soymilk
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Directions:
Mix dry ingredients together. Add wet ingredients. Blend well. Spoon into a greased 8" square pan.
Bake 15 min @ 400 degrees in a convection oven.

Makes approx 12 servings

Nutrients Per Serving (using rice flour):
Calories: 136
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 23 g
Fat: 3.3 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Sodium: 376 mg
Potassium: 94 mg
Phosphorus: 148 mg

Tangy Tahini Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Bragg organic apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 2 Tbsp clover honey
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp whole peppercorns

Directions:
Combine apple cider vinegar, olive oil, tahini, honey, and garlic powder in a blender and blend until smooth. If a blender is not available, simply combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix or whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 10 servings (1.5 tablespoons)

Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 122
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 57 mg
Potassium: 41 mg
Phosphorus: 59 mg