06/12/2026
Do you have elevated blood pressure?
Our DASH cooking classes might be a great option for you, specifically targeting hypertension with low-sodium recipes. Led by Karina Ellis, MS, RDN, CDN, patients and community members can attend these classes at no charge, taste delicious recipes and try them at home.
Stock up on these ingredients for your next 2-serving heart-healthy meal, Marry Me Chickpeas.
🔹1 tsp olive oil
🔹1 yellow onion, finely diced
🔹1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
🔹2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
🔹2 garlic cloves, minced
🔹1 Tbsp tomato paste, no salt added
🔹1/2 tsp red chili flakes
🔹1 tsp mixed herbs
🔹1 tsp smoked paprika
🔹2 Tbsp cashews soaked, no salt added
🔹1 1/4 cups soy milk, unsweetened
🔹2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
🔹2 cups cooked chickpeas, no salt added
🔹2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
🔹1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
🔹1/4 cup fresh basil
🔹Pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add finely diced onions and cook until softened. Add chopped red bell pepper and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add in garlic, tomato paste, chili flakes, mixed herbs and smoked paprika. Cook for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Use a blender to mix the cashews, soy milk and nutritional yeast into a creamy mixture. Pour this into the pan along with chickpeas. Let everything simmer for 5 minutes. Add the roughly chopped spinach and lemon juice. Cook the spinach until wilted, then add pepper for flavor. Top it off with fresh basil and enjoy!
