Portuguese Garbanzo Bean Salad With Roasted Garlic

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

A Healthy and Flavorful Recipe for Portuguese Garbanzo Bean Salad With Roasted Garlic

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 head garlic ( papery outside husks removed )
	30 ounces garbanzo beans ( drained )
	1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
	2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
	3 medium tomatoes ( cut into 1/2-inch dice )
	1 teaspoon ground cumin
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

183

Sugar

Fat

Portuguese Garbanzo Bean Salad With Roasted Garlic is a traditional Mediterranean dish that is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. It is a great way to incorporate more plant-based protein and fiber into your diet while also enjoying a delicious and satisfying meal. The roasted garlic adds a depth of flavor to the dish and makes it particularly suitable for cooler weather. This salad can be enjoyed as a main meal or a side dish and is perfect for sharing with friends and family at picnics or potlucks.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Cut the top off the garlic head, revealing the cloves. Drizzle the garlic head with a bit of olive oil, wrap in foil, and bake for 50-60 minutes until the garlic is soft and golden.
3.	While the garlic is roasting, rinse and drain the garbanzo beans and chop the tomatoes.
4.	In a large bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
5.	Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before using a fork to gently remove the roasted cloves from the head. Add the roasted garlic cloves to the bowl and mix everything together.
6.	Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!

PROS

This salad is high in fiber and protein, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal or side dish.

It is also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a great choice for people with dietary restrictions.

CONS

The salad is quite garlicky, so it may not be suitable for people who are sensitive to strong flavors.

It is also relatively high in sodium due to the use of canned garbanzo beans.
If you want to reduce the sodium content, you can use dried garbanzo beans that have been cooked from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and numerous other nutrients.
Garbanzo beans have been linked to improving blood sugar control, reducing inflammation, and lowering the risk of heart disease.
Tomatoes are high in antioxidants and vitamin C, which are important for overall health and immune function.
Roasted garlic has potent anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, making it a great addition to any diet.