Cooking with Kimmi - Nourish November – Warm Pumpkin & Chickpea Glow Bowl

Comfort food that supports gut health, immunity, and recovery

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)

• 1 cup roasted pumpkin cubes

• ½ can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 small handful baby spinach or kale

• ¼ avocado, sliced

• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: squeeze of lemon or drizzle of tahini

Steps

1. Roast the pumpkin – Toss cubes in olive oil, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until soft and golden.

2. Warm the chickpeas – Lightly pan-fry with a touch of olive oil, salt, and a pinch of turmeric for extra colour.

3. Build your bowl – Start with quinoa, then layer roasted pumpkin, chickpeas, greens, and avocado.

4. Finish strong – Sprinkle pumpkin seeds, drizzle maple syrup and tahini, and finish with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

Nutrition Notes

• Pumpkin – rich in beta-carotene for immune and skin health.

• Chickpeas & quinoa – provide complete protein and gut-friendly fiber.

• Turmeric – anti-inflammatory and great for joint recovery.

• Avocado & olive oil – support hormone and brain health.