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Garlic-Yogurt Noodle Chickpea Cucumber Boxes




Ingredients
- 8 oz whole-wheat spaghetti or soba noodles
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds
Method
- Cook noodles, rinse under cool water, and drain well.
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, dill, and remaining salt.
- Fold noodles with half the sauce.
- Pack noodles with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, and seeds.
- Keep extra sauce on the side until serving.
Why it works
Uses only conservative food composition language: source of protein, fiber-rich ingredients, includes vegetables, and make-ahead lunch. No medical-outcome, scoring, or app-method claims.
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