Smoky spiced chickpeas with kale in a creamy tofu sauce — 22 g plant protein and 12 g fibre per serving. Delicious mopped up with bread, or served with roasted veggies, grains, or salads. Doubles and freezes well.

Ingredients

Chickpeas

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp harissa (pomegranate rose & preserved lemon harissa works great)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 cans chickpeas (2 × 400 g), drained & rinsed
  • ½ cup veggie stock (1.2 dl)
  • 2 packed cups kale, chopped (about 60 g)
  • big handful coriander, chopped
  • big handful parsley, chopped
  • juice from ½-1 lemon
  • salt & pepper

Cream

  • 300 g silken tofu
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast (0.8 dl)
  • ½ cup veggie broth (1.2 dl)
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic for 1 more minute, then mix through the smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and harissa paste until coated. Add the chickpeas and stock, cover with a lid and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add all the cream ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Add the chopped kale to the pot and cook for 2-3 more minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the cream and heat through for a few more minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and mix through the fresh herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Substitution: The harissa can be swapped for gochujang (same amount).

Nutrition: Per serving — 22 g protein, 12 g fibre.

Meal prep: Easily doubles; freeze portions for later.


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