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Welcome to 30 Days on a Mediterranean Diet, our new blog series! It’s no secret that eating the Mediterranean way helps with heart health and weight loss. But fast-paced modern living makes it hard to stick to any diet, which is why each 30 Days on a Mediterranean Diet post will feature a healthy Mediterranean recipe.
The combination of that unctuous smoky-char flavor from the grill with avocado and chickpeas is unreal (in a good way). Add nutty tahini and fresh cucumbers, and you have a full-bodied dish that’s equally as great for a snack as for a full meal.
And, not to mention, it’s loaded with nutrients you need like protein, fiber and vitamins A, C and K.* Who’s hungry?
Ingredients
1 (13oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Pompeian Grapeseed Oil Spray (note: substitute with olive oil for a healthier choice)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
2 large avocados
1/2 cup cucumber, diced (about half a large cucumber)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice + additional for servings (about 1 large lemon)
2 tsps tahini
Cilantro, for garnish
By: Laurentia Guesman, |
* Gunnars, Kris. 12 Proven Health Benefits of Avocado. Authority Nutrition. and Tremblay, Sylvie. Nutrients & Benefits of Chickpeas and Garbanzo Beans. SF Gate.
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