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🥗 Anti Inflammatory Caribbean Power Bowl

Today’s functional meal: Turmeric Coconut Chickpeas with Sweet Potato, Callaloo and Avocado

Ingredients

For 2 servings

1 medium sweet potato, cubed
1½ cups cooked chickpeas
2 cups chopped callaloo or spinach
½ ripe avocado, sliced
½ small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
½ cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Juice of ½ lime
Fresh cucumber or tomato for serving, optional

Preparation

Roast or air fry the sweet potato until tender and lightly browned.

Heat the coconut oil in a pan. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook briefly until fragrant. Add the turmeric, black pepper, thyme and paprika.

Stir in the chickpeas and coconut milk. Simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy. Add the callaloo and cook just until wilted.

Serve with the roasted sweet potato and avocado. Finish with fresh lime juice. Add cucumber or tomato for extra freshness.

Why It Works

Turmeric and ginger contain plant compounds with anti inflammatory activity. Turmeric contains curcumin, while ginger contains compounds such as gingerols. Black pepper contains piperine, which can increase the absorption of curcumin.

Chickpeas provide plant protein and soluble fibre. Fibre supports the gut microbiome and can also help with blood sugar regulation and fullness.

Sweet potato provides carotenoids, vitamin C and fibre. Pairing it with chickpeas and avocado creates a more balanced meal than eating a carbohydrate source by itself.

Callaloo or spinach supplies folate, magnesium, potassium and antioxidant plant compounds.

Avocado provides mostly monounsaturated fat, fibre and potassium. These nutrients fit well within dietary patterns associated with cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Garlic and onion contain sulfur compounds and other phytonutrients that contribute to the overall antioxidant and anti inflammatory quality of the meal.

This bowl does not rely on one “miracle” ingredient. Its strength comes from combining fibre rich plants, healthy fats, legumes, herbs and spices in one satisfying meal.

Make It Your Own

Save this recipe for your next lunch or dinner.

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