Living With Sjögren’s

Ingredients:

• 2 cups broccoli, chopped
• 2 cups bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups zucchini, chopped
• 2 cups button mushrooms, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 3 cups dry chickpea pasta
• 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded

Dressing

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ tsp oregano
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F and prepare 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
2. Spread chopped vegetables evenly over baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil, season with garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste.
3. Roast vegetables for 20-25 minutes.
4. While vegetables roast, bring one pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
5. Drain pasta and let cool. Remove vegetables from oven and let cool.
6. Combine ingredients for dressing and mix well.
7. Combine cooled pasta, vegetables and chicken, and toss with dressing.

Extra Tips

• Use a rotisserie chicken to make prep easy! Eliminate the skin for less saturated fat.
• Serve this dish warm or cold.
• Use other types of pasta, like lentil or black bean.
• Use other favourite vegetables for added variety, texture and nutrients.
• Instead of chicken, use grilled shrimp or black beans for lean protein.