kale-chia-fritters

Kale and Chia Salad

This vegetarian recipe features a turmeric-spiked dressing.

By Furthermore Editors

Food / Recipes

August 9th, 2018

“Instead of egg, these falafel-esque balls are held together with chia seeds, which are a great source of complete protein,” says New York City-based recipe developer Laura Rege. 

Serves 1

This recipe is part of our meal prep series. Click here for the full plan.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed curly leaf kale
  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
  • 1 small scallion, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup packed arugula leaves
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ⅛ cup golden tahini sauce

Directions

  1. Combine the kale, chickpeas, scallion, and chia seeds in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and the mixture gathers into a ball.

  2. Using your hands, divide and form the kale mixture into three patties, each about ½-inch thick.

  3. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the patties and cook until golden, about three minutes. 

  4. Using a spatula, carefully flip the patties and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Cook until golden on the bottom, about three more minutes. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool.

  5. Once cooled, place the kale-chickpea patties in an airtight container and sprinkle with chia seeds. Add the arugula and tomatoes. 

  6. Place the tahini sauce in a separate airtight container and store everything in the fridge.

Directions

  1. Top the kale-chickpea patties and salad with the tahini sauce.


Photography by Jennifer Causey

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