Protein-Packed Indian Salad with Chickpeas A CIF Food Is Medicine lunch inspired by Indian 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 lunch inspired by Indian flavors with emphasis on Cancer Prevention Education, Cruciferous Vegetables, Legume-Rich, Lower Sodium, Food Is Medicine.
Ingredients:
1cup chickpeas
1cup brown basmati rice
2cups spinach
1cup carrots
1cup tomatoes
turmeric
ginger
cumin
1/4cup pumpkin seeds
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:
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