Sweet potato is the complex carbohydrate component of this salad. It provides a quick and nourishing source of energy that your body can quickly take-up and utilise. As well as that, this powerhouse vegetable provides nutrients including beta-carotene, vitamin C and potassium.
Chickpeas are a perfect plant source of protein and they contribute around 17g of protein to this recipe meaning one serve will give you approximately 4g of protein from the chickpeas alone.
Chickpeas are also loaded with fibre which can assist in slowing down the breakdown of the sweet potato’s carbohydrates allowing you to stay fuller for longer and not cause yourself to have an energy crash.
The Greek yoghurt dressing also provides some protein with Greek yoghurt being one of the highest dairy sources of protein there is.
So, what ingredients are you getting your healthy fats from? From the seeds, the chickpeas, the olive oil and the Greek yoghurt of course. Whole foods are exceptionally good at ticking off more than one nutrition box meaning they might be known for one nutrient (i.e. protein) but be also giving you another. Be confident that your healthy fats are most certainly covered in this one.
This salad is warming, subtly spicy, nourishing and sweet.. The fresh herbs cut through all the flavours and bring this salad together making it a delicious dish that will satisfy every corner of your belly.
vegetarian, gluten free, vegan option
Serves 4