Kale & Couscous Bowl
Melissa Champagne
This 52 grams of protein salad is made with delicious massaged kale, warm couscous, crunchy veggies and a delicious creamy tahini dressing!
Prep Time 12 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
0 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 511 kcal
- 1 cup pearl couscous dry
- 4 cups kale stems removed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 bell pepper any color
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp dijon
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Get Recipe Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.5 cup of water to boil. Rinse couscous and add to boiling water. Put heat down and let simmer about 10 minutes.
Massage clean kale for 3-4 minutes with a dash of olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
Layer salad with all the ingredients. Add part of the dressing and keep the rest for another salad!
Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 13gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 243mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 7840IUVitamin C: 112mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 4mg
Keyword bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, couscous, kale, raisins, red onion