Lemony Chickpea & Arugula Grain Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• arugula
  2 c
• chickpeas
  15 oz
• cooking oil
  1 tbsp
• lemon
  1 piece
• microwavable grain blend
  1 pack
• mini cucumber
  1 piece
• olive oil
  ¼ cup
• scallions
  2 pieces
• sugar
  ½ tsp
• sunflower seeds
  2 tbsp
• veggie stock concentrate
  1 unit
• white cheddar cheese
  1 c

🍳 Cookware

• large pan
• large bowl
• small bowl

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens. Drain and rinse chickpeas .

   scallions: 2 pieces, chickpeas: 15 oz
2. 

   2

   Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites, chickpeas, veggie stock concentrate , a pinch of salt, and pepper. Cook, covered, shaking the pan occasionally, until scallions are browned and chickpeas are slightly crispy ⏱️ 2 minutes . Note that chickpeas may pop, so be careful. Transfer everything to a large bowl .

   cooking oil: 1 tbsp, veggie stock concentrate: 1 unit
3. 

   3

   While chickpeas cook, massage microwavable grain blend in package and partially open it. Microwave until warmed through ⏱️ 1½ minutes . Transfer the grain blend to the bowl with the chickpeas. Fluff and season with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to use.

   microwavable grain blend: 1 pack
4. 

   4

   While the grain blend microwaves, halve lemon . Quarter mini cucumber lengthwise and slice into ¼-inch-thick pieces.

   lemon: 1 piece, mini cucumber: 1 piece
5. 

   5

   In a small bowl , whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil , ½ tsp sugar , juice from the lemon halves, a pinch of salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.

   olive oil: ¼ cup, sugar: ½ tsp
6. 

   6

   To the bowl with the grain blend and chickpeas, add the cucumber, arugula , white cheddar cheese , sunflower seeds , and the dressing. Toss to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

   arugula: 2 c, white cheddar cheese: 1 c, sunflower seeds: 2 tbsp
7. 7

   Divide the grain salad between plates and top with the reserved scallion greens. Serve immediately.