Chickpea Bowl

Servings: 1

Chickpeas have many health benefits; they prevent constipation and promote weight control because they make you feel full longer. They help control blood sugar and promote cardiovascular health.

Are chickpeas inflammatory or anti-inflammatory? yes, chickpeas are anti-inflammatory.atory because they are full of inflammation-fighting nutrients. They contain phytonutrients that help lower CRP (an inflammatory protein).

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ⅓ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup cucumber slices
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons hummus
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped roasted red pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing

Combine hummus, roasted red pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir to make the dressing

Preparation

• Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and the dressing. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine. Serve

The Chickpea Buddha Bowl

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Chicken and cheese panini

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. Finely chopped black olives
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup mayonnaise dressing with Olive Oil, divided
• 8 slices whole-wheat bread
• 4 slices of oven-cooked chicken
• 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 small tomatoes
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 7 oz. roasted red peppers, sliced

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine olives, basil, and ¼ cup of mayonnaise
2. Evenly spread the mayonnaise mixture on the bread slices
3. Layer 4 slices with ham, zucchini, mozzarella, tomatoes and peppers.
4. Top with the remaining bread slices and spread the remaining ¼ cup of mayonnaise on the outside of the sándwiches
5. Cook on a frying pan over medium heat for about 4 minutes, turning once, until cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden brown.

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