Colorful vegetables provide a variety of nutrients & antioxidants!
Ingredients:
(Any vegetables you like or already have!)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups green beans
- 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp cashews
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded chicken
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, toss together chickpeas, peppers, green beans, carrots, broccoli, & cauliflower. Lightly coat with olive oil, then bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile make pesto: In a blender or food processor, blend together basil, garlic, olive oil, cashews, & salt.
- Once the veggies are cooked, mix in shredded chicken & pesto. Mix together until everything is coated in pesto & enjoy!
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