Turmeric Middle Eastern Veggie Bake with Chicken A CIF Food Is Medicine lunch inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep. 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 Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Diabetes-Friendly, Plant-Forward, High Protein, High Fiber, Meal Prep.
Ingredients:
1pound chicken breast
1cup bulgur
1cup cucumber
1cup tomatoes
1cup roasted eggplant
cumin
coriander
garlic
2tablespoons ground flaxseed
black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Add ingredients to the cooker with low-sodium broth and spices,
Cook until tender according to appliance instructions,
Adjust texture with broth as needed,
Finish with herbs, citrus, or yogurt if desired.
Keywords:
turmeric middle eastern veggie bake with chicken, middle eastern, lunch, diabetes-friendly, plant-forward, high protein, high fiber, meal prep, 1 cup cucumber, 1 cup tomatoes