Masala Beet and Chickpea Salad
The masala spices in this recipe elevate the nitrate rich beetroot and pairs beautifully with the chickpeas to create a satisfying and easy recipe. The masala spices in this recipe elevate the nitrate rich beetroot and pairs beautifully with the chickpeas to create a satisfying and easy recipe.

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)
Notes
Alternatives:
beetroot - other root vegetable like swede, carrots or parsnips
chickpeas - any white bean like butterbeans or cannellini beans
watercress - spinach, rocket, or other mixed leaf salad

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Ingredients
Method
Preheat the oven to 200หC (180หC fan) and prepare your ingredients.
2. Spread the beetroot out on a large baking tray, then add the curry powder, olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then roast for 20 minutes or until the beetroot has started to soften.
Add the onion and chickpeas and bake for a further 15 minutes until slightly crispy.
Add the watercress to the plates and top with the roasted veg. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, season with salt and pepper and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Notes
Alternatives:
beetroot - other root vegetable like swede, carrots or parsnips
chickpeas - any white bean like butterbeans or cannellini beans
watercress - spinach, rocket, or other mixed leaf salad
User comments (2)
Yummy, good way to use up our allotment beetroot glut so made extra. Lobbed some plain yoghurt and seeds on top for extra protein etc
Easy to do, though if you are very hungry it feels like it takes for ever to roast.
I also added some somon to bake at the same time, but not in the same tray