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RECIPE: Vegan Curried Chickpea Lettuce Wraps

By: Andee Robb

Join me for a delicious Vegan Curried Chickpea Lettuce Wrap recipe that I adapted from Hello Fresh (my fav fresh food delivery service)! Embracing a healthy hormone detox can be energy-filled and delicious when you enjoy the rainbow of plant-based flavors of summer. I'm here to pass along this delicious meal and I'd love for you to send me a photo when you make it!

In this post, you'll find a healthy recipe and a few affiliate links. My goal is always to provide you with education, first and foremost, and if I happen to collect a few pennies for your clicks, then that makes both of us happy, right? Thanks for being in my corner.

What You'll Need

1 container of chickpeas (usually 13 - 16 oz depending on the brand)
1 small to medium sized sweet potato
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 yellow onion
¼ ounce cilantro
1 lemon (add one more if you'll skip the sauce)
2 cloves of garlic
1 thumb of ginger
1 head of baby lettuce
4 oz. peas
2 red pepper jam (I love Trader Joe's Hot & Sweet Pepper Jelly).

SERVES 2 PEOPLE

Start Prep & Smash Chickpeas

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. I repeat, TOP RACK, my friends. You want to roast ... not burn.

• Wash and dry produce. Jump to the bottom of this post for my DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash!

• Dice sweet potato into ¼-inch pieces.

• Drain and rinse chickpeas; thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. On a clean flat work surface, place chickpeas between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap. Smash with a mallet or the bottom of a pan until broken apart (chickpeas should not be completely mashed). This is fun and good for a stress relief activity!

Photo: Hello Fresh

Roast Veggies

• In a large bowl, combine your chopped up sweet potato, smashed chickpeas, half the cumin, 1 tsp curry powder, a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly coated. Spread out on a baking sheet.

• Roast on the top rack of your oven until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.

Photo: Hello Fresh

Start Filling

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Next, add your chopped onion and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and softened, 6-8 minutes.

• Reduce heat to medium and add peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 2-4 minutes more.

• Add garlic and ginger to your pan; cook, stirring constantly, until it smells delicious, just about 1-3 minutes.

Photo: Hello Fresh

Finish Filling

• Stir in remaining curry powder, ½ cup water, ¼ tsp salt, and juice from half the lemon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until water has mostly evaporated, about 2-4 minutes more.

• Stir roasted chickpea mixture into pan. Taste and season filling with salt and pepper if desired. You're almost done!

Photo: Hello Fresh

Make Sauce (Optional)

• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine red pepper jam, cilantro, 1 TBSP water, and juice from remaining lemon. Cover tightly with plastic wrap (or Bees Wrap) and microwave until warmed through, 20-30 seconds.

Photo: Hello Fresh

Finish Filling

• Stir in remaining curry powder, ½ cup water (1 cup for 4 servings), ¼ tsp salt (½ tsp for 4), and juice from half the lemon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until water has mostly evaporated, 2-4 minutes more.

• Stir roasted chickpea mixture into pan. Taste and season filling with salt and pepper if desired.

Photo: Hello Fresh

Assemble and Serve

• Divide lettuce leaves between plates (pat dry if needed). Fill leaves with chickpea filling. Drizzle with as much sauce as you like and serve.

Photo: Hello Fresh

Summer Detox + Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Frankly, the word "detox" used to annoy me. I thought it was rude how women would use a word commonly associated with alcoholism to talk about taking care of their bodies. That was until I learned about the body's natural detoxification process from Integrative Health Practitioner, Melissa Deally. She spun my mindset right around.

After completing her Health Kickstart and 21 Day Detox, I learned that my body and my hormones needed a major reset. Exercise was no longer enough for my 40+ year old body chemistry. And now, I complete a 1 week detox every three months to flush out the toxins in my body keep my digestion and endocrine systems feeling their best!

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During my quarterly detox, I drink lots of water and protein shakes, take daily supplements and eat vegan and keto meals only. What surprises me the most is how I never feel hungry during days 3-7 of a detox. It's all a balanced plan!

And speaking of plans ... my favorite way to stick to my nutrition goals (while doing good for the planet) is by choosing Hello Fresh food delivery. I am a major fan ... and if you don't believe me, ask our FedEx guy who has delivered over 200 weekly Hello Fresh Boxes to our door.

I love HF because their social mission aligns with my values. Sustainability, reduced carbon footprint, reduction in food waste, charitable giving and amazing recipes is why I'm sharing a FREE WEEK of Hello Fresh Meals with you! NO strings attached, I promise. You know that's not how I roll. Just cancel after you receive your delivery and you're good to go! Mangia, Mangia!

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Want to know how to make a super easy DIY Fruit & Veggie Wash on a budget?

Before you bite into that scrumptious apple, pear or tomato, make sure it's clean and free of residue (that's the waxy stuff that is used to preserve the produce ... but winds up collecting bacteria through the packaging and distribution process).

Here's all that you need:

Ingredients

1 cup white vinegar

5 drops lemon essential oil

Fill your sink with water and add your vinegar and lemon essential oil.

Add your fruit and veggies and let them sit in the wash for at least 5 minutes.

Rinse and enjoy!

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