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{{label}}Staff writer - 4 min read
10 April 2020
Looking for a healthy, hearty meal to help warm you from the inside out? Look no further than this cheesy chickpea bake from AIA Ambassador, nutritionist and dietician, Marika Day.
The humble chickpea is a magical legume. As well as being a great source of fibre and protein, they can also help support blood sugar control, can ease digestion, and may even help you manage your weight as part of a healthy diet. Not to mention, they’re cheap!
With this simple and affordable recipe, Marika Day takes the chickpea to delicious new heights. It’s hearty, healthy and delicious – perfect for eating as a main meal or as a side. Serves 6 as a side or 4 as a main.
2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup brown rice
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Black pepper
50g parmesan cheese
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