Girl Dinner goes back to the beginning of time. It's a concoction of random food you have on hand that you make a meal out of. Girl Dinner went viral on TikTok, and we're giving it a healthy spin. This easy meal is gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free, and vegan.
What's in this Girl Dinner recipe?
- Carrots
- Celery
- Bell pepper
- Jicama
- Almonds, raw
- Grapes
- Olives (in brine)
- Roasted Chickpeas
Because this recipe is primarily made up of ingredients you have on hand, you can swap out ingredients for whatever is fresh and in-season where you live.
The key to putting a healthy Girl Dinner together is making it veggie-rich, with healthy plant fats and legumes (beans, peas, or lentils) for protein, and fresh fruit as the dessert.
Substitutions or other options:
- Tomatoes (cherry or sliced heirloom)
- Radish
- Broccoli florets
- Cauliflower florets
- Roasted mushrooms
- Artichoke hearts
- Garlic Hummus
- Oven Baked Tortilla Chips
- Grilled veggies
- Melon
- Berries
- Apricots
- Peaches
- Pears
How to make this healthy girl dinner
Prepare the Roasted Chickpeas according to the instructions.
While chickpeas are in the oven roasting, chop veggies and arrange them on a plate with almonds, olives, and grapes.
When chickpeas are done roasting, add them to the plate or on the side and dig in!
What makes this healthy?
This girl dinner recipe is high in fiber, protein, and several micronutrients, including:
- Beta carotene—is a precursor to Vitamin A and a powerful antioxidant beneficial for eye health and lowering the risk of certain cancers.
- Vitamin C—is beneficial for collagen production, and with Vitamin E it's a chain-breaking antioxidant shown to protect cells against oxidative damage.
- Iron—this non-heme iron-rich meal can also help maintain healthy blood. When combined with vitamin C, the non-heme iron is absorbed into the body more efficiently.
- High Fiber—eating a diet high in fiber aids in weight loss and a healthy gut.
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Girl Dinner
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Girl Dinner goes back to the beginning of time. It's a concoction of random food you have on hand that you make a meal out of. Girl Dinner went viral on TikTok, and we're giving it a healthy spin. This easy meal is gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free, and vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 carrot
- 2 celery stalks
- ½ cup cucumber
- ½ cup red bell pepper
- ½ cup jicama
- 1 Tbsp almonds, raw
- 3 large olives
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 batch roasted chickpeas
Instructions
Prepare the Roasted Chickpeas according to the instructions.
While chickpeas are in the oven roasting, chop veggies and arrange them on a plate with almonds, olives, and grapes.
When chickpeas are done roasting, add them to the plate or on the side and dig in!
Notes
EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Oven
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner Entrée
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: girl dinner trend, girl dinner recipe, healthy vegan recipe, daniel fast recipe, soy free, oil free, gluten free
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