Roasted vegetable and chickpea grain bowl

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings.

• 1 cup quinoa, bulgur, or farro
• 1 sweet potato, cubed
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 1 bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper
• For the dressing: 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 small garlic clove grated, chopped fresh herbs
• 2 handfuls salad greens

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss the sweet potato, onion, pepper, and chickpeas with the oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast on a sheet pan until browned, about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once.
3. Cook the grain according to the package directions.
4. Stir the dressing ingredients together.
5. Divide greens and grain among bowls, top with the roasted vegetables and chickpeas, and spoon over the dressing.

Why it fits general guidance

Vegetables, whole grains, beans, and low-fat dairy are all part of the DASH eating plan as NHLBI describes it, and NIAMS mentions DASH for people with gout. It has no meat or seafood.

This is ordinary food, not a remedy. No single dish lowers urate or prevents a flare, and food does not replace a medicine your clinician prescribed. NIAMS says to talk with your clinician before making changes to your diet or medications, especially if you have kidney disease, diabetes, or another condition with its own diet.