Creamy, garlicky pepper white beans with spinach, finished with an irresistible crispy chickpea crumble, is the high-protein pantry meal I make on repeat, because it doesn’t even taste like a pantry meal. (20g protein, 13g fiber, 8mg iron. Soy-free with gluten-free and nut-free options)

This creamy garlic pepper sauce with beans and kale or spinach is fantastic on its own. But then we level it up with this crispy chickpea breadcrumb topping, which adds texture, another pop of flavor, and more even protein and fiber. Think high protein croutons!

There is tons of protein in this recipe (80 grams in the entire pan) along with about 52 grams of fiber and 32 milligrams of iron. There is protein from the beans, chickpeas, cashews, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, and kale, along with loads of fiber from the beans, chickpeas, kale, and hemp seeds.

This is a nutrient-packed meal, and you can increase the protein and fiber even more, depending on what sides you serve it with. Serve it with a side of multigrain bread or a good sourdough to bump up the protein and fiber even more. It’s also rich in iron, folate, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins, and it comes together pretty quickly.

You can also serve it over pasta, baked potatoes, or roasted vegetables. Or make a quick bean toast by topping bread with the creamy beans and air frying for 6 to 7 minutes for a super quick and satisfying lunch. It smells so good as it’s cooking. It smells peppery, cheesy, and heavenly. 

The crispy chickpeas on top are so addictive! You can use that topping over any pasta or salad. The topping alone is a must-make.

This recipe uses two cans of beans. The whole can of white beans will simmer in the creamy garlic sauce, while you are dividing up a can of chickpeas. Some of the chickpeas get blended into the sauce to make it creamy, and the rest gets crisped up to make this amazing breadcrumb topping.

Why You’ll Love Pepper Beans

• super easy pantry meal that doesn’t taste like a pantry meal
• High protein and fiber
• crispy chickpea-breadcrumb topping, you’ll want on everything
• naturally soy-free with easy gluten-free and nut-free options

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Looking for a quick, creamy and protein-packed lunch that doesn’t feel like “diet food”? This high protein Greek yogurt chicken salad is exactly what you need! It comes together in minutes, needs no complicated dressing and is perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner or easy meal prep.

If you think chicken salad has to be boring, dry or overloaded with mayonnaise, this high protein Greek yogurt chicken salad is here to change your mind!

Tender shredded chicken is tossed with creamy Greek yogurt based dressing along with a few other delightful ingredients to make a salad that is creamy, fresh, crunchy and incredibly satisfying.

As you will see from the ingredients below, the sweet-and-savory combination is what makes this chicken salad so addictive, while Greek yogurt keeps it light and protein-packed.

It takes just a few minutes to put together and tastes even better after a little time in the refrigerator.

Perfect for a quick lunch, easy meal prep or those days when you want something wholesome without spending hours in the kitchen.

What is Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad?

Greek yogurt chicken salad is a creamy chicken salad made by combining cooked and shredded chicken with Greek yogurt, crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs and a few flavorful additions.

Unlike traditional chicken salad, which is often made with mayonnaise-based dressing, this version uses plain Greek yogurt as the creamy base.

Greek yogurt adds a delicious tanginess along with extra protein, while Dijon mustard brings a subtle sharpness that balances the sweetness of the grapes.

The combination of tender chicken, juicy grapes, crisp celery, crunchy salted cashews and creamy yogurt gives this salad a wonderful contrast of textures and flavors in every bite.

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