Chickpea Tuna Meal for Phase 1

Chickpea has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.  Combining both gives you a healthy and delightful treat for your loading phase. This recipe is delicious, gluten-free, rich in protein, and very easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 cup chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1 teaspoon of tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seed
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 chopped avocado
• 1 cup olives
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 tablespoons of canned jalapeno
• 1 medium-sized cabbage, chopped
• Hummus

Cooking Instructions

• Heat a non-stick pan to medium temperature and add one tablespoon of olive oil.
• Add in the tuna, chickpeas, basil, one tablespoon of lemon juice, tomato paste, one garlic clove, and crushed red pepper.
• Mix everything together and keep stirring for five minutes to allow the chickpeas and tuna to absorb all the flavors.
• In a large bowl mix the cabbage with one clove of garlic, remaining lemon juice, and salt to taste. You also have to add a small amount of olive oil and mix it very well. 
• Arrange your bowl and put a cup of cabbage, four tablespoons of tuna, and chickpeas. 
• Toss a cup of olives, sliced avocado, some jalapeno, and a tablespoon of hummus. 
• Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds.