Vegan Braised Kale and Chickpea Sandwich With Sumac Onions Recipe

Updated March 07, 2019

A messy sandwich of braised kale and chickpeas topped with sumac onions is a hearty, filling, and delicious combo.

Recipe Details

Prep 15 mins

Cook 35 mins

Active 25 mins

Resting Time 15 mins

Total 65 mins

Makes 4 sandwiches

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Ingredients

For the Sumac Onions:

1 small red onion, thinly sliced by hand or on a mandoline (the thinner the better)
1 teaspoon dried ground sumac berries
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Kosher salt

For the Kale and Chickpeas:

To Assemble:

Place onions in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Rinse in several changes of water then carefully dry with a salad spinner lined with paper towels. Combine onions with sumac and sesame seeds. Season to taste with salt. Set aside while braising kale.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add kale leaves and stir to coat with oil. Cook until lightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas and their liquid. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until kale is fully tender and liquid has reduced to a thick saucelike consistency, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To Assemble Sandwiches: Divide braised kale and chickpeas evenly amongst four sandwiches. Top with sumac onions and vegan mayonnaise. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	1074
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48g	62%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1651mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 133g	49%
Dietary Fiber 34g	120%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 92mg	458%
Calcium 441mg	34%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1258mg	27%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.