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One-Pan Parmesan-Peppercorn Chickpea Salad

with romaine and pita chips

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

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  • Vegetarian

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Romaine Hearts
  • 15½ oz. Canned Chickpeas
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • Info
    3 oz. Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
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    1 oz. Pita Chips
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    700
  • Carbohydrates
    47g
  • Net Carbs
    36g
  • Fat
    49g
  • Protein
    23g
  • Sodium
    1580mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. If using antibiotic free chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side. If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side. If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes. Add protein to meal as desired.

  1. 1

    Cook the Chickpeas

    Drain chickpeas.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas, garlic salt, 2 tsp. olive oil, and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water has almost fully evaporated, 2-4 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Stir in butter until melted and combined. Set aside to cool, 5 minutes.

    While chickpeas cook and cool, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve tomatoes.

    Hold romaine hearts at root end and chop coarsely.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a mixing bowl, combine romaine, garlic pepper, dressing, half the tomatoes, half the chickpeas, and half the cheese (reserve remaining of each for topping). Gently toss to coat evenly.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping salad with remaining chickpeas, remaining tomatoes, remaining cheese, and pita chips. Bon appétit!

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