🍲 Loğusa Toparlanma · Anne
Baked Vegetable Chickpea Bowl for Mothers — A Filling, Light Meal for the Postpartum Period
A filling, light and practical bowl made with oven-baked chickpeas and colourful summer vegetables, ideal for the postpartum and breastfeeding period. A gently spiced mother's meal rich in fibre and plant protein.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chickpeas (drained)
- 1 piece Courgette (diced)
- 1 piece Red pepper (chopped)
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 piece Red onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Sweet ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt (in moderation)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 bunch Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 handful Rocket or fresh spinach (to serve)
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C; drain the cooked chickpeas well and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Place the courgette, red pepper, cherry tomatoes and red onion in a roasting tray, then add the drained chickpeas.
- 3
Drizzle over the olive oil, cumin, sweet paprika, a moderate amount of salt and the lemon juice, and toss everything gently.
- 4
Roast for 25-30 minutes, until the edges of the vegetables are lightly golden; stir once halfway through.
- 5
Remove from the oven and toss with the freshly chopped parsley.
- 6
Serve warm or lukewarm over a handful of rocket or fresh spinach.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Chickpeas are rich in plant protein and fibre and can help make up a balanced, satisfying meal during the postpartum and breastfeeding period. The oven-roasted seasonal vegetables add colour, texture and variety, while the olive oil brings a natural freshness. The iron and folate in legumes can be supportive as part of a varied, balanced diet at this time.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we care about the practical, filling and light meals a new mother can set aside for herself; you can adapt this bowl to the freshest vegetables of the week and, if you like, round it off with a bowl of yoghurt or some wholegrain bread. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; during breastfeeding and the postpartum period, please make decisions about your own nutrition and health in consultation with your doctor.
Nutrition per serving
320
kcal
12 g
protein
40 g
carbs
12 g
fat
10 g
fiber
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
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