This roasted veg and grain salad, is the type of salad you can serve right away or keep in the fridge for a week of lunches. It’s got roasted vegetables, Bulgar Wheat, chickpeas and dollops of hummus. I used this Bulgar Wheat, which is already seasoned, making it easier for you. You can make your own hummus, or buy. If you’re making your own, I’ve included my go-to easy 5-minute recipe. I added pomegranates purely because they were in season. If you can get them, add them – they add a nice crunch. If not, it works just as well without.
Roasted Veg & Grain Salad with Hummus
Roasted vegetables, a grain and hummus creates a moreish meal. It can be served right away or divided and saved as meal prep for the week.
Ingredients
Roasted Vegetables
- 4 Beets
- 4 caroots
- 3 orange sweet potatoe
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp honey / maple syrup
- salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- 1/2 C Bulgar Wheat
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 pomegranate seeds only (optional)
- hummus homemade or store bought
Hummus
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/4 C tahini paste
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 2-3 Red Tabasco
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C.
- Peel the beets, carrots and sweet potatoes.
- Dice the vegetables into cubes and add to a bowl.
- Add olive oil and maple syrup / honey to the vegetables and toss to coat well.
- Distribute evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until vegetables are cooked through and slightly browned. Remove and let cool.
- While the vegetables are cooking prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Add bulgar wheat to a pot with 1 Cup of boiling water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes until Bulgar is tender, soft and the water has dissolved. Remove and let cool.
- If you’re making your own hummus, make it now.
- To serve, add Bulgar wheat to a large serving plate. Top with vegetables, chickpeas, pomegranates (if using) and hummus.
Hummus
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add more water to reach your desired consistency. Adjust season to taste.
