Warm Chickpea And Spinach Salad With Yogurt Sauce Recipes

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
• To make the Yogurt Sauce:.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.
• Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves.
• Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.

WARM CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, over med-high heat, sauté the peppers and onion in the oil for about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms, and cook and stir until mushrooms are soft. Add some water if necessary to prevent sticking.
• Add chickpeas and spinach, and cook just until spinach begins to wilt.
• Pour into a serving bowl and pour reserved yogurt sauce over top. Serve warm.

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine. Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.

CHICKPEA-SPINACH CURRY WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over med-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the chickpeas, spinach, 2 cups water, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumber, cilantro, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Serve the chickpea mixture with the yogurt sauce and naan.