🥗 Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cucumber, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, and onion.
2. Add fresh herbs and mix gently.
3. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix well and serve fresh.

💡 Nutrition Tip

Chickpeas are rich in fiber and plant-based protein, helping support digestion, stabilize blood sugar, and promote heart health.

Nourishing Thought

“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.”
— Proverbs 27:19

🌸 Menopause Support
This recipe supports heart health and blood sugar balance with fiber-rich chickpeas and healthy fats from olive oil. It also provides plant-based protein to help maintain muscle during menopause.