Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Gut-Friendly Lunch Bowl
A quick room-temperature bowl featuring solid light tuna, a gentle portion of chickpeas, roasted red peppers, and crisp cucumber. Finished with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, and fresh herbs for effortless digestion.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Stacie + Lila
Stacie 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
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
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
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
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
Colander · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Drain 1 canned tuna fillet and 1/2…
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Drain 1 canned tuna fillet and 1/2…
Drain 1 canned tuna fillet and 1/2 cup canned chickpeas thoroughly in a small mesh strainer.
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Whisk together 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and a pinch of fine sea salt until blended.
Look for: blended
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Add the drained tuna
Add the drained tuna, drained chickpeas, 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper, and 1/2 cup diced peeled cucumber to the bowl.
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Gently flake the tuna with a fork…
Gently flake the tuna with a fork and fold all ingredients together until evenly coated in the dressing.
Look for: evenly coated in the dressing
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Transfer to a serving bowl
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, and enjoy at room temperature.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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