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.
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:
1cup chickpeas
1cup fonio or quinoa
1cup carrots
1cup okra
1cup sweet potato
thyme
curry powder
bay leaf
1/4cup 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