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

Make this recipe
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
- Step 1. Heat the oven to 200°C. Toss the squash, chickpeas and onion with the oil and roast for 30 minutes.
- Step 2. Meanwhile simmer the barley in plenty of water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Step 3. Whisk the tahini with the lemon juice and enough cold water to make a pourable dressing.
- 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
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
