Plant-Forward One-Pan Sheet Meal

Lifestyle Medicine-Powered Dinner: Plant-Forward One-Pan Sheet Meal

Dinner is one of the most powerful meals for metabolic health. When you fill your plate with veggies, plant proteins, healthy fats, and avoid heavy processed foods, you’re literally prescribing wellness. This one-pan sheet meal is simple, nourishing, and aligned with lifestyle medicine for women over 40 seeking healing.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 oz chickpea “steaks” (or pre-cooked chickpeas)

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 sweet potato (cubed)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp turmeric + black pepper

• Sprinkle of pumpkin seeds

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 °F.

2. Toss broccoli, sweet potato, bell pepper in olive oil, turmeric, pepper.

3. Add chickpeas to the same tray.

4. Roast 20–25 minutes until veggies are tender and golden.

5. Transfer to a bowl, top with pumpkin seeds and parsley.

6. Serve with a small side salad of mixed greens dressed with lemon-olive oil.

Why It Works

• Plenty of non-starchy vegetables = fiber & phytonutrients for glucose control.

• Chickpeas = plant-based protein to stabilize energy and reduce sugar spikes.

• Healthy fat from olive oil and pumpkin seeds slows digestion and supports heart health.

• Turmeric adds anti-inflammatory support — key in lifestyle medicine.

• One-pan simplicity = less stress, more consistency.

Tips & Variations

• Swap chickpeas for lentils or tofu if preferred.

• Add a handful of kale for extra green power.

• Use sweet potato or cauliflower rice depending on your carb tolerance.

• Double the recipe and enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day.

Closing

This dinner is more than a meal — it’s a habit aligned with lifestyle medicine. You’re feeding your cells the information they need to heal.
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