Spiced Middle Eastern Salad with Chickpeas

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Spiced Middle Eastern Salad with Chickpeas A CIF Food Is Medicine salad inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved. Designed for Food Is Medicine programming with fiber-rich plants, lean proteins, healthy fats, herbs, spices, and lower-sodium flavor building. This recipe supports practical, affordable meal planning for chronic disease prevention education and community cooking demonstrations.

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CIF Approved

Spiced Middle Eastern Salad with Chickpeas

Author: admin Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Salad Recipe Keys: A Anti-Inflammatory C CIF Approved H Healthy Fats M Mediterranean Pattern W Whole Grain

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 2 Estimated Cost: $ 9 Calories: 440

Best Season: All Seasons

Dietary:

D Dairy-Free V Vegan

Description

A CIF Food Is Medicine salad inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with emphasis on Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean Pattern, Healthy Fats, Whole Grain, CIF Approved.

Ingredients:

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Servings

• 1 can chickpeas
• 1 whole wheat pita
• 1 cup roasted eggplant
• 1 cup carrots
• 2 cups greens
• zaatar
• lemon
• parsley
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Warm a skillet or saucepan over medium heat,
   Cook aromatics and vegetables until softened,
   Add protein, grains or beans, and spices,
   Simmer or sauté until cooked through and serve with herbs or citrus.

Equipment

• Cutting board

• Knife

• Measuring cups

• Mixing bowl

• Skillet or saucepan

• Sheet pan

Note

Food Is Medicine/CIF note: this recipe emphasizes whole-food ingredients associated with healthier dietary patterns, including vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, lean protein, and unsaturated fats. It is not medical treatment; patients should follow their individualized care plan. Feature image is a generated placeholder visual from Placehold.co, not copied from a recipe website.

Keywords: spiced middle eastern salad with chickpeas, middle eastern, salad, anti-inflammatory, mediterranean pattern, healthy fats, whole grain, cif approved, 1 cup roasted eggplant, 1 cup carrots

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