Lunch: Pasta and Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas and Goat Cheese Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Pasta and Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas and Goat Cheese Recipe

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 head broccoli
1 red onion
4 clove garlic
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 can chickpeas
12 oz. whole-grain pasta
2 oz. goat cheese

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 °F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 head broccoli (cut into small florets), 1 red onion (cut into 1/2-in.-thick wedges), 4 cloves garlic (smashed), 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
Toss one 15-oz can chickpeas (rinsed) with the broccoli mixture and roast for 6 minutes more.
Meanwhile, cook 12 oz whole-grain pasta. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta and return it to the pot, then toss with 2 oz crumbled goat cheese and the reserved water.
Toss with the roasted vegetables and top with additional goat cheese, if desired.

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