Warm Chickpea, Pumpkin & Tahini Bowl

Name: Warm Chickpea, Pumpkin & Tahini Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 200 g Cooked chickpeas (or tinned); 250 g Pumpkin, cubed; 1 ½ tbsp Tahini; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tbsp Olive oil; ½ tsp Turmeric; Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), to serve; Salt and pepper

35 minVeganMediterraneanOvulationGut healthOvenHigh fiberBowlsDairy-freeVegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

—Cooked chickpeas (or tinned) — 200 g
—Pumpkin — 250 g
—Tahini — 1 ½ tbsp
—Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
—Olive oil — 1 tbsp
—Ground turmeric — ½ tsp
—Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), to serve
—Salt and pepper

Allergens

Contains sesame

Method

01Preheat the oven to 200°C.
02Toss the pumpkin with oil, turmeric and salt, and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.
03Warm the chickpeas in a pan for 3–4 minutes.
04Whisk the tahini with the lemon juice and 1–2 tbsp water until smooth.
05Spoon the pumpkin and chickpeas into a bowl and drizzle with the sauce.
06Scatter with fresh herbs before serving.

Why this works

Chickpeas and pumpkin are rich in fibre, which feeds beneficial gut bacteria and supports a healthy microbiome. Tahini adds calcium and healthy fats without dairy. Many women notice more bloating and digestive discomfort around certain points in their cycle — a gentle, fibre-rich meal like this one can feel easier to digest.

Sources

— Cell Host & Microbe, 2018 — BMC Women's Health, 2014

Nutrition (per serving)

380

kcal

14g

protein

16g

fat

46g

carbs

11g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.