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Trying to Conceive Recipe

Lunch

Barley, chickpea and roasted vegetable bowl

Chewy pot barley with roasted squash, chickpeas and a tahini-lemon dressing. Assemble four lunch containers at once.

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Portions
4
  • Easy
  • Trying to conceive
  • Preparing for pregnancy
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Fibre-rich
  • Budget-friendly
  • Mediterranean-style
Grain bowl of barley, chickpeas and roasted squash with tahini dressing

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Portions

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Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Heat the oven to 200°C. Toss the squash, chickpeas and onion with the oil and roast for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2. Meanwhile simmer the barley in plenty of water for 30 minutes, then drain.
  3. Step 3. Whisk the tahini with the lemon juice and enough cold water to make a pourable dressing.
  4. Step 4. Divide the barley between bowls, add the roasted vegetables and spoon over the dressing.

Allergens for your selection

  • Contains: Cereals containing gluten
  • Contains: Sesame

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