Mediterranean Lupini Bean And Tomato Bowl
A quick, high-protein snack featuring tender lupini beans and juicy cherry tomatoes. Tossed with olive oil and fresh lemon, it's a refreshing, gut-friendly bite.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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.
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Comfortably satisfied
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
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Time saver
Meal Prep: You can easily prep a larger batch of this in advance; the beans will soak up the olive oil and herbs beautifully after a day in the fridge.
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Instructions
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Next: Drain and thoroughly rinse the lupini beans…
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Drain and thoroughly rinse the lupini beans…
Drain and thoroughly rinse the lupini beans to remove excess brine. If you prefer a softer texture, gently pinch each bean to pop off and discard the clear outer skin, though keeping them on adds extra fiber.
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Cut the cherry tomatoes in half
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
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Combine the prepared beans and tomatoes
In a small bowl, combine the prepared beans and tomatoes.
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Drizzle lightly with the extra virgin olive…
Drizzle lightly with the extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Toss with a pinch of sea salt
Toss with a pinch of sea salt, black pepper, and a dusting of dried oregano. Enjoy immediately or let marinate in the fridge for enhanced flavor.
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