Chickpea Bowl
Contents
- 1 Ingredients Chickpea Bowl
- 2 For the dressing
- 3 Preparation
- 4 Chickpea Bowl
- 5 Another Version of a Chickpea Bowl
- 6 Sample of recipe in the book: Anti-inflammatory Diet For Beginners: 45 Quick & Easy Recipes to Reduce Inflammation
- 7 More about anti-inflammatory diet
- 8 Anti-inflammatory Bone Broth Recipe
- 9 8 Best cheeses for an anti-inflammatory diet
- 10 Starting an Anti-Inflammatory Diet : 6 Steps
- 11 14 Anti-inflammatory essential oils
- 12 Are eggs ok on anti inflammatory diet?
- 13 7 Days Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Plan
Experience a burst of flavors and nutrition with our delightful Chickpea Bowl. This vibrant and wholesome dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, offering a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this bowl is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.
Chickpeas have many health benefits; they prevent constipation and promote weight control because they make you feel full longer. They help control blood sugar and promote cardiovascular health.
Are chickpeas inflammatory or anti-inflammatory? yes, chickpeas are anti-inflammatory because they are full of inflammation-fighting nutrients. They contain phytonutrients that help lower CRP (an inflammatory protein).
Ingredients Chickpea Bowl
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ⅓ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup cucumber slices
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons hummus
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped roasted red pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing
Combine hummus, roasted red pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir to make the dressing
Preparation
- Cook 1 cup of chickpeas if using dried chickpeas, or drain and rinse canned chickpeas.
- Dice 1/2 cup of cucumber.
- Halve 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes.
- Shred 1/4 cup of carrots.
- Dice 1/4 cup of red bell pepper.
- Crumble 1/4 cup of feta cheese (optional).
- Chop 1/4 cup of fresh parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, crumbled feta cheese (if using), and chopped fresh parsley.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chickpea mixture.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the chickpeas and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Divide the chickpea salad into two bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious and flavorful Chickpea Bowl!
Chickpea Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ⅓ cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ½ cup cucumber slices
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 3 tablespoons hummus
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped roasted red pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup of chickpeas if using dried chickpeas, or drain and rinse canned chickpeas.
- Dice 1/2 cup of cucumber.
- Halve 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes.
- Shred 1/4 cup of carrots.
- Dice 1/4 cup of red bell pepper.
- Crumble 1/4 cup of feta cheese (optional).
- Chop 1/4 cup of fresh parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, diced red bell pepper, crumbled feta cheese (if using), and chopped fresh parsley.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chickpea mixture.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the chickpeas and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Divide the chickpea salad into two bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious and flavorful Chickpea Bowl!
Notes
Another Version of a Chickpea Bowl
Anti-inflammatory Diet For Beginners: 45 Quick & Easy Recipes to Reduce Inflammation
Sample of recipe in the book: Anti-inflammatory Diet For Beginners: 45 Quick & Easy Recipes to Reduce Inflammation
Chicken and cheese panini
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Finely chopped black olives
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup mayonnaise dressing with Olive Oil, divided
- 8 slices whole-wheat bread
- 4 slices of oven-cooked chicken
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 small tomatoes
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 7 oz. roasted red peppers, sliced
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine olives, basil, and ¼ cup of mayonnaise
- Evenly spread the mayonnaise mixture on the bread slices
- Layer 4 slices with ham, zucchini, mozzarella, tomatoes and peppers.
- Top with the remaining bread slices and spread the remaining ¼ cup of mayonnaise on the outside of the sándwiches
- Cook on a frying pan over medium heat for about 4 minutes, turning once, until cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden brown.
If you want to know more about the anti-inflammatory diet I wrote an article about what is the anti inflammatory diet with a recipe included
