Roasted Garlic Broccoli and Chickpeas
Tender broccoli florets and crisp chickpeas tossed in olive oil, garlic, and golden ground flaxseed. A simple, savory side dish packed with plant protein and digestive-supporting fiber.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Andrea + Lila
Andrea 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.
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchmen…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toss the broccoli
In a medium mixing bowl, toss the broccoli, chickpea, minced garlic clove, and olive oil together until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Spread the mixture in a single layer…
Spread the mixture in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet so the ingredients roast cleanly without steaming.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the broccoli edges are lightly browned and tender to a fork puncture.
Look for: the broccoli edges are lightly browned and tender to a fork puncture
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle evenly with ground flaxseed.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy…
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately while warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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