Garlic Herb Prawns with Chickpeas and Spinach
Succulent pan-seared prawns tossed with fiber-rich chickpeas, sweet peppers, burst tomatoes, and fresh spinach. A vibrant 15-minute meal bursting with garlic and fresh lemon.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Large skillet
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Place a large non-stick frying pan over…
Place a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp (15ml) of extra virgin olive oil.
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Add 0.25 sliced red onion and 0.5 chopped yellow bell pepper to the hot pan; cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Add 2 minced garlic cloves
Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, and 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; stir for 2 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
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Stir in 0.5 cup rinsed chickpeas and 160g raw peeled king prawns; sear for 3 to 4 minutes until prawns turn pink and opaque throughout.
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Fold in 2 cups fresh spinach and…
Fold in 2 cups fresh spinach and 1 tbsp lemon juice; stir for 1 minute until spinach wilts completely.
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Remove pan from heat
Remove pan from heat, divide into a bowl, and serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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