High-Fibre Nutritious Pasta Salad
Great for digestion & microbiome health
This recipe is rich in fibre from whole grains, vegetables, and legumes, supporting gut health and stable blood sugar levels.
Please note: This image is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the actual dish. The final presentation and ingredients may vary.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked whole wheat or chickpea pasta
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup raw spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cooked and diced chicken breast (or tofu for a vegetarian option)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds (for extra fibre and healthy fats)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Method
- Cook whole wheat or chickpea pasta and let it cool.
- Chop tomatoes, spinach, and red onion.
- In a bowl, combine the pasta, chickpeas, vegetables, and sunflower seeds.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and mix well.
- Serve chilled for a fibre-packed, gut-nourishing salad!
About the Author
Assoc. Prof. Teresa Mitchell-Paterson
Bourke Street Clinic
Assoc. Prof. Teresa Mitchell-Paterson the Bourke Street Clinic, 421 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, Sydney 2010.
Teresa is a skilled naturopath with a career that spans over 20 years. Her assistance in the treatment of chronic illness comes from a solid knowledge of human biochemistry, physiology and natural treatment protocols. Teresa bases her therapies on both traditional and evidence-based medicines and a thorough understanding of her patients. An advocate of integrative medicine, Teresa has a particular interest and experience in chronic illness, chemotherapy and radiation support, chronic infection, chronic joint and muscle disorders, chronic gastro intestinal conditions, low mood and energy.
Teresa Mitchell-Paterson is a tertiary academic at Torrens University and is completing a PhD. Teresa has extensive experience in educational management, curriculum development, compliance, governance and alumni mentoring. She has been in continuous naturopathic practice for over 25 years (Bioceuticals Practitioner of the year 2015 – 2017 highly commended, 2019 ATMS practitioner highly commended) and is currently at a integrative practice in Sydney. She is also a FILEX 2016 presenter, member of the Health and Wellness panel for the Memorial Winston Churchill Trust, Ambassador and fellow of ATMS and holds a Nutritional Advisory position with Bowel Cancer Australia.
Contact: https://www.thebourkestreetclinic.com.au/practitioners/prof-teresa-mitchell-paterson/
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