In addition to the high fibre content, chickpeas also contain protein, which helps blunt the rise in blood sugar levels.
Packed with beef, vegetables and pasta, this makes a hearty, nutritious dinner with enough leftovers for lunch the next day. Pack in a microwaveable container or vacuum bottle to heat up at lunchtime.
This classic warm-you-up stew becomes even more comforting when made with well-marbled pot roast rather than the usual stewing beef. The fat melts slowly as it cooks, tenderizing the beef into juicy melt-in-your-mouth morsels. A slow finish in the oven gives the stew its rich, hearty texture.