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Power Up with Plants Protein Box

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California Walnut Board Power Up with Plants Protein Box Heart-Check Certified recipe

Toasted walnuts, roasted chickpeas, hummus and a variety of colorful vegetables come together to create a simple and go snack box.

This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by California Walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Power Up with Plants Protein Box
CaloriesCalories
250 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
10g Per Serving
FiberFiber
8g Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings  4   Serving Size   1 box

  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh carrot chips
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1/4 cucumber (sliced)
  • 3 1/2 ounces packaged sea salt roasted chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup original hummus

Directions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and arrange walnuts evenly on a small baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, checking frequently, until toasted.
  2. Divide walnuts, carrots, bell pepper, chickpeas and hummus evenly into the compartments of 4 bento boxes or another similar sealable container.
 

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