Fertility-Boosting Chickpea & Quinoa Power Bowl (Vegan)

Fertility-Boosting Chickpea & Quinoa Power Bowl (Vegan)
Plant-powered nutrition to support hormonal balance and reproductive health

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Detailed Recipe

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Serves: 2

Macros Per Serving:

 Calories: 490
 Carbs: 58g (Fiber: 14g)
 Protein: 18g (Complete amino acids from quinoa+hemp)
 Fats: 22g *(Omega-3s: 1.8g)*

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Ingredients

Base:
1 cup uncooked tri-color quinoa (or 2 cups cooked)
2 cups vegetable broth (for cooking quinoa)

Roasted Chickpeas:
1 can (15oz) chickpeas, drained/rinsed/pat dried
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp sea salt

Veggies & Toppings:
2 cups baby spinach
½ cup steamed broccoli florets
½ avocado, sliced
¼ cup pomegranate arils
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
2 tbsp hemp seeds

Fertility Dressing:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp maple syrup
½ tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp water (to thin)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook Quinoa

1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa in a fine mesh strainer.
2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa + 2 cups vegetable broth.
3. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 mins. Fluff with fork.

2. Roast Chickpeas

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss dried chickpeas with olive oil, turmeric, pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Roast 20 mins, shaking pan halfway, until crispy.

3. Make Dressing

Whisk together:

• Olive oil + apple cider vinegar + maple syrup + Dijon mustard
• Add ground flaxseed + water. Let thicken 5 mins.

4. Assemble Bowls

1. Layer 1: 1 cup cooked quinoa
2. Layer 2: 1 cup spinach + ¼ cup broccoli
3. Toppings:
   • ½ cup roasted chickpeas
   • ¼ avocado (sliced)
   • 2 tbsp pomegranate
   • 1 tbsp walnuts + 1 tbsp hemp seeds
4. Finish: Drizzle with 1 tbsp dressing per bowl.

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Why These Ingredients Boost Fertility?

Ingredient	Benefit
Chickpeas	Zinc for ovulation + fiber for hormone detox
Flaxseed	Lignans balance estrogen
Walnuts	Omega-3s improve egg quality
Broccoli	Indole-3-carbinol aids estrogen metabolism
Pomegranate	Antioxidants protect reproductive cells

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Meal Prep Tips

 Batch Cook: 3x recipe for lunches all week
 Storage: Keep dressing separate until serving
 Swap: Use lentils if avoiding chickpeas

Pair With: Raspberry leaf tea for uterine toning

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“This bowl covers 80% of your daily folate needs!” – MamaMacros Nutrition Team

Would you like a soy-free version too? 😊 Just swap chickpeas for lentils!