NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz turkey sausage

0.5 cup chickpeas

1 tbsp unflavored plant-based protein powder

1 tbsp olive oil

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 cup bell pepper

2 cup baby spinach

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Slice the turkey sausage into bite-sized rounds and pat the chickpeas completely dry with a paper towel to ensure they get crispy.

• 3

  In a large bowl, toss the sausage rounds, chickpeas, and chopped bell peppers with the olive oil, unflavored protein powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 4

  Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

• 5

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the sausage is browned and the chickpeas are crunchy, tossing halfway through.

• 6

  Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to serve cold.

• 7

  Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl, top with the chilled roasted bites, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.