Lemony West African Chili with Chickpeas A CIF Food Is Medicine side dish inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Cancer Prevention Education, Cruciferous Vegetables, Legume-Rich, Lower Sodium, Food Is Medicine. 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.

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Lemony West African Chili with Chickpeas

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Author: Colin Vareene Cooking Method: Sheet Pan Cuisine: West African Courses: Side Dish Recipe Keys: C Cancer Prevention Education C Cruciferous Vegetables F Food Is Medicine L Legume-Rich L Lower Sodium

Prep Time 12 mins Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 52 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 400°F  C Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 14 Calories: 360 Best Season: All Seasons Dietary:

D Dairy-Free V Vegetarian

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine side dish inspired by West African flavors with emphasis on Cancer Prevention Education, Cruciferous Vegetables, Legume-Rich, Lower Sodium, Food Is Medicine.

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 cup fonio or quinoa
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 cup okra
• 1 cup sweet potato
• thyme
• curry powder
• bay leaf
• ¹⁄₄ cup walnuts
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan if desired,
   Combine ingredients with olive oil, herbs, spices, and citrus,
   Roast or bake until vegetables are tender and protein is cooked through,
   Serve warm with fresh herbs or lemon.

Keywords: lemony west african chili with chickpeas, west african, side dish, cancer prevention education, cruciferous vegetables, legume-rich, lower sodium, food is medicine, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup okra

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