Fertility-Boosting Chickpea & Quinoa Power Bowl (Vegan)
Plant-powered nutrition to support hormonal balance and reproductive health
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)*
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)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook Quinoa
- Rinse 1 cup quinoa in a fine mesh strainer.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa + 2 cups vegetable broth.
- Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15 mins. Fluff with fork.
2. Roast Chickpeas
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss dried chickpeas with olive oil, turmeric, pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
- Spread on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 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
- Layer 1: 1 cup cooked quinoa
- Layer 2: 1 cup spinach + ¼ cup broccoli
- Toppings:
- ½ cup roasted chickpeas
- ¼ avocado (sliced)
- 2 tbsp pomegranate
- 1 tbsp walnuts + 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- Finish: Drizzle with 1 tbsp dressing per bowl.
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 |
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
“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!
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