Protein Immune Support Salad

How to get enough protein from a salad, without adding meat? Cashews and chickpeas have you more than covered! Along with the leafy greens and an impressive array of minor ingredients full of healthy phytochemicals, this one’s good for your muscles, bones, skin, immune health, and more.

You will need

• 1½ cups raw cashews (if allergic, omit; the chickpeas and coconut will still carry the dish for protein and healthy fats)
• 2 cans (2x 14oz) chickpeas, drained
• 1½ lbs baby spinach leaves
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 3 oz goji berries
• ½ bulb garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp dessicated coconut
• 1 tbsp dried cumin
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp black pepper, coarse ground
• ½ tsp MSG, or 1 tsp low-sodium salt
• Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking

Method

(we suggest you read everything at least once before doing anything)

1) Heat a little oil in a pan; add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes.

2) Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.

3) Add the spinach, and cook until it wilts.

4) Add the remaining ingredients except the coconut, and cook for another three minutes.

5) Heat another pan (dry); add the coconut and toast for 1–2 minutes, until lightly golden. Add it to the main pan.

6) Serve hot as a main, or an attention-grabbing side:

Enjoy!

Want to learn more?

For those interested in some of the science of what we have going on today:

• Cashew Nuts vs Coconut – Which is Healthier?
• What Matters Most For Your Heart?
• Beyond Supplements: The Real Immune-Boosters!
• Goji Berries: Which Benefits Do They Really Have?
• Our Top 5 Spices: How Much Is Enough For Benefits?

Take care!