Fresh West African Bean Bowl with Chicken A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Heart Healthy, Omega-3, Lower Sodium, High Protein, Anti-Inflammatory. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.

CIF Approved

Fresh West African Bean Bowl with Chicken

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Author: Colin Vareene Cooking Method: No Cook Cuisine: West African Courses: Dinner Recipe Keys: A Anti-Inflammatory H Heart Healthy High Protein L Lower Sodium O Omega-3

Prep Time 10 mins Total Time 10 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 16 Calories: 400 Best Season: All Seasons Dietary:

D Dairy-Free H High Protein

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine dinner inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Heart Healthy, Omega-3, Lower Sodium, High Protein, Anti-Inflammatory.

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 1 cup millet
• 1 cup okra
• 1 cup tomatoes
• 1 cup sweet potato
• ginger
• garlic
• paprika
• ¹⁄₂ avocado sliced
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare and rinse produce as needed,
   Combine ingredients in a bowl or blender,
   Season with herbs, citrus, vinegar, and spices,
   Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Keywords: fresh west african bean bowl with chicken, west african, dinner, heart healthy, omega-3, lower sodium, high protein, anti-inflammatory, 1 cup okra, 1 cup tomatoes

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