Tofu and Chickpea Bowl with Peanut Sauce

This recipe is packed with plant-based protein, thanks to the tofu and chickpeas, which are key for supporting muscle repair, hormone production, and overall growth. Quinoa and chickpeas also deliver a hearty dose of fiber to aid digestion, stabilize blood sugar levels, and help you feel fuller, longer. On top of that, it’s rich in essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron—nutrients that play a big role in keeping your immune system strong, your bones healthy, and your body energized.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/3 cups Quinoa (dry, rinsed)
  • 1/3 cup All Natural Peanut Butter (runny)
  • 3 tbsps Tamari
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 2 tbsps Lime Juice
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 1/2 lbs Tofu (extra-firm, pressed, cubed)
  • 1 1/2 cups Chickpeas (cooked)
  • 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 cups Broccoli (cut into florets)
Instructions:
  1. Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a jar, combine the peanut butter, tamari, sriracha, water, and lime juice. Shake to combine and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add the tofu and gently toss with 1/4 of the peanut sauce. Spread the tofu out evenly on the baking sheet.
  4. In the same bowl, add the chickpeas and drizzle with half the oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Add the broccoli to the same bowl and toss with the remaining oil, salt, and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, flipping the tofu and tossing the chickpeas and broccoli halfway. Divide the cooked quinoa, tofu, chickpeas, and broccoli evenly into bowls and serve with the remaining peanut sauce. Enjoy!


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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

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I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


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As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


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Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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