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Fudgy Cinnamon Chai Protein Bars

By | Desserts, Recipes, Snacks

Today our recipe comes from our friends at onegreenplanet.org The great thing about this recipe is not only is it tasty, but it is also a great source of healthy fats, while having no refined sugars! Here is what you need to get started on this great snack! Ingredients: 1…

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Summer Fun with Chickpeas

By | Recipes, Snacks

With Summer officially here, we can expect there to be lots of fun in the sun such as swimming, baseball, and of coarse BBQ. However, this Summer try something new. Instead of just throwing some hamburgers and hot-dogs on the grill, try a different meal. Perhaps a meatless meal? Hummus…

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Cooking Chickpeas with Gail Simmons

By | Recipes, Snacks

Over on the cooking website KitchenDaily, a new video featuring Gail Simmons shows you how to use chickpeas to make three delicious recipes: Chickpeas with Red Onion, Feta, Dill, and Lemon Pan-Roasted Cod with Chickpeas and Chorizo Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew with Buttered Toast Points Chickpeas are packed with protein…

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Curried Chickpeas

By | Recipes, Snacks

From the blog BON APPETIT comes this delicious-looking recipe for curried chickpeas. As we’ve already seen from the variety of recipes posted on the Chickplease blog, chickpeas are very versatile, and can be prepared in a multitude of ways. This recipe explains how to give the chickpeas a “curried makeover,”…

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Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Sandwich

By | Main Dish, Recipes, Snacks

Here is an interesting chickpea-based recipe from cooking ala mel, where a blogger named Melinda writes about a sandwich made from blended chickpeas and avocados. It is the perfect thing for a quick lunch, and with wonderful flavors, it is both healthy and filling. To learn more about this recipe,…

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Featured Recipe: Tangy Balsamic Roasted Chickpeas

By | Recipes, Snacks

On the blog Pickles & Honey, Amanda writes about a recipe for tangy balsamic roasted chickpeas. The recipe involves marinating the chickpeas in balsamic vinegar, then adding olive oil, salt, pepper, and baking them until crispy. According to the blog post, they are reminiscent of salt and vinegar potato chips,…

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Roasted Cumin and Chickpea Salad

By | Recipes, Soups/Salads

Roasted Cumin and Chickpea Salad 3/4 tsp cumin 2 Tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1 celery rib, sliced 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped 1 can (16 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup crumbled feta…

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Cucumber Salad With Chickpeas and Peppers

By | Recipes, Soups/Salads

Today’s recipe comes from Tanya at iheartchocolatemilk.com Ingredients One large Hothouse or English Cucumber, thinly sliced (the thinner the better) 1/2 large red bell pepper, sliced into 2 inch pieces 1-15.5 oz can of Chickpeas (Garbanzo), drained and rinsed 1/4 cup red onion, minced 1/2 cup sour cream dash of…

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Roasted Pomegranate Chickpea Salad

By | Recipes, Soups/Salads

Chickpeas and pomegranate are both common foods in Middle Eastern cuisine. However, this recipe is anything but common. It is equally tasty as it is strange. Roasted pomegranate chickpea salad calls for 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, 2 15oz cans of chickpeas, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups of argula, 2…

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Smoky Chickpea Soup

By | Recipes, Soups/Salads

From a new post on Made Just Right comes this new post featuring an award-winning recipe for smoky chickpea soup. The recipe for this delicious-looking chickpea soup calls for cooked chickpeas, pureed tomatoes, diced canned chipotle, minced garlic, and various other spices and seasonings. The recipe takes 30 minutes to…

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Roasted Chickpea and Broccoli Burritos

By | Main Dish, Recipes

Makes 6 to 8 burritos Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded 1 large broccoli crown (10 to 12 ounces) 3 cups cooked or no-salt-added canned chickpeas (from two 15-ounce cans), rinsed and drained) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (may…

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Ramadan Iftar Recipe of the Day

By | Main Dish, Recipes

The wonderfully versatile chickpea is mainly known in the Middle East for its use in delicious, creamy hummus and for the adornment of rice dishes. A batch of chickpeas are often soaked overnight and boiled next day to add them to a curry or stew. They go particularly well with…

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Saucy Cabbage and Potatoes with Chickpeas

By | Main Dish, Recipes

  INGREDIENTS -1/2 medium head green cabbage, roughly chopped -3 medium potatoes, chopped into large, bite-sized pieces -1 large onion, sliced -1 Tbsp. Sriracha -2 Tbsp. tomato paste -2-3 Tbsp. ketchup -1 scant tsp. sugar -1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained -Lime, sliced -1 Tbsp. olive oil -Salt and pepper,…

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Corn and Chickpea Salad with Chicken Sausage

By | Main Dish, Recipes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound chicken sausage, chopped 1 large red onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, chopped Kernels from 4 ears of corn 3 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Directions: Heat 1…

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Garlic Shrimp and Chickpeas

By | Main Dish, Recipes

Ingredients 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley Lemon wedges, for serving…

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Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas

By | Main Dish, Recipes

  Ingredients 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained 2 teaspoons of Hungarian sweet paprika 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 28-ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand, and juices…

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Espinacas con Garbanzos

By | Main Dish, Recipes

  Ingredients 1/2 Lb. dried chickpeas, cooked until soft and tender, or 2 15 oz. cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 6 tablespoon olive oil 1 Lb. Spinach, washed A hefty 1-inch slice of country loaf or about 2 slices of sandwich loaf bread (2.5 ounces or 75 grams), crusts…

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Pasta with Greens, Chickpeas, and Olives

By | Main Dish, Recipes

Over on Veg Kitchen, Nava Atlas has just published a delicious-looking recipe for a pasta with greens, chickpeas, and olives. The recipe calls for chickpeas, rotini, olive oil, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, and various other spices and seasonings. The recipe will serve four to six people and…

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Chickpea Mini-Burgers

By | Main Dish, Recipes

From the website My Recipes comes this interesting article on making miniature burger patties out of mashed chickpeas. The recipe calls for chickpeas, red potato, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lightly beaten egg whites, and several spices and other ingredients. Once prepared, the burgers are recommended to be served on a…

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Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Sandwich

By | Main Dish, Recipes, Snacks

Here is an interesting chickpea-based recipe from cooking ala mel, where a blogger named Melinda writes about a sandwich made from blended chickpeas and avocados. It is the perfect thing for a quick lunch, and with wonderful flavors, it is both healthy and filling. To learn more about this recipe,…

Read More

Fudgy Cinnamon Chai Protein Bars

By | Desserts, Recipes, Snacks

Today our recipe comes from our friends at onegreenplanet.org The great thing about this recipe is not only is it tasty, but it is also a great source of healthy fats, while having no refined sugars! Here is what you need to get started on this great snack! Ingredients: 1…

Read More

Fudgy Cinnamon Chai Protein Bars

By | Desserts, Recipes, Snacks

Today our recipe comes from our friends at onegreenplanet.org The great thing about this recipe is not only is it tasty, but it is also a great source of healthy fats, while having no refined sugars! Here is what you need to get started on this great snack! Ingredients: 1…

Read More

Roasted Chickpea and Broccoli Burritos

By | Main Dish, Recipes

Makes 6 to 8 burritos Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded 1 large broccoli crown (10 to 12 ounces) 3 cups cooked or no-salt-added canned chickpeas (from two 15-ounce cans), rinsed and drained) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (may…

Read More

Ramadan Iftar Recipe of the Day

By | Main Dish, Recipes

The wonderfully versatile chickpea is mainly known in the Middle East for its use in delicious, creamy hummus and for the adornment of rice dishes. A batch of chickpeas are often soaked overnight and boiled next day to add them to a curry or stew. They go particularly well with…

Read More

Saucy Cabbage and Potatoes with Chickpeas

By | Main Dish, Recipes

  INGREDIENTS -1/2 medium head green cabbage, roughly chopped -3 medium potatoes, chopped into large, bite-sized pieces -1 large onion, sliced -1 Tbsp. Sriracha -2 Tbsp. tomato paste -2-3 Tbsp. ketchup -1 scant tsp. sugar -1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained -Lime, sliced -1 Tbsp. olive oil -Salt and pepper,…

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Corn and Chickpea Salad with Chicken Sausage

By | Main Dish, Recipes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound chicken sausage, chopped 1 large red onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, chopped Kernels from 4 ears of corn 3 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Directions: Heat 1…

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Roasted Cumin and Chickpea Salad

By | Recipes, Soups/Salads

Roasted Cumin and Chickpea Salad 3/4 tsp cumin 2 Tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1 celery rib, sliced 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped 1 can (16 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup crumbled feta…

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Cucumber Salad With Chickpeas and Peppers

By | Recipes, Soups/Salads

Today’s recipe comes from Tanya at iheartchocolatemilk.com Ingredients One large Hothouse or English Cucumber, thinly sliced (the thinner the better) 1/2 large red bell pepper, sliced into 2 inch pieces 1-15.5 oz can of Chickpeas (Garbanzo), drained and rinsed 1/4 cup red onion, minced 1/2 cup sour cream dash of…

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Garlic Shrimp and Chickpeas

By | Main Dish, Recipes

Ingredients 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley Lemon wedges, for serving…

Read More

Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas

By | Main Dish, Recipes

  Ingredients 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained 2 teaspoons of Hungarian sweet paprika 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 28-ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand, and juices…

Read More

Espinacas con Garbanzos

By | Main Dish, Recipes

  Ingredients 1/2 Lb. dried chickpeas, cooked until soft and tender, or 2 15 oz. cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 6 tablespoon olive oil 1 Lb. Spinach, washed A hefty 1-inch slice of country loaf or about 2 slices of sandwich loaf bread (2.5 ounces or 75 grams), crusts…

Read More

Roasted Pomegranate Chickpea Salad

By | Recipes, Soups/Salads

Chickpeas and pomegranate are both common foods in Middle Eastern cuisine. However, this recipe is anything but common. It is equally tasty as it is strange. Roasted pomegranate chickpea salad calls for 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, 2 15oz cans of chickpeas, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups of argula, 2…

Read More

Summer Fun with Chickpeas

By | Recipes, Snacks

With Summer officially here, we can expect there to be lots of fun in the sun such as swimming, baseball, and of coarse BBQ. However, this Summer try something new. Instead of just throwing some hamburgers and hot-dogs on the grill, try a different meal. Perhaps a meatless meal? Hummus…

Read More

Pasta with Greens, Chickpeas, and Olives

By | Main Dish, Recipes

Over on Veg Kitchen, Nava Atlas has just published a delicious-looking recipe for a pasta with greens, chickpeas, and olives. The recipe calls for chickpeas, rotini, olive oil, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, sliced bell pepper, and various other spices and seasonings. The recipe will serve four to six people and…

Read More

Chickpea Mini-Burgers

By | Main Dish, Recipes

From the website My Recipes comes this interesting article on making miniature burger patties out of mashed chickpeas. The recipe calls for chickpeas, red potato, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lightly beaten egg whites, and several spices and other ingredients. Once prepared, the burgers are recommended to be served on a…

Read More

Smoky Chickpea Soup

By | Recipes, Soups/Salads

From a new post on Made Just Right comes this new post featuring an award-winning recipe for smoky chickpea soup. The recipe for this delicious-looking chickpea soup calls for cooked chickpeas, pureed tomatoes, diced canned chipotle, minced garlic, and various other spices and seasonings. The recipe takes 30 minutes to…

Read More

Cooking Chickpeas with Gail Simmons

By | Recipes, Snacks

Over on the cooking website KitchenDaily, a new video featuring Gail Simmons shows you how to use chickpeas to make three delicious recipes: Chickpeas with Red Onion, Feta, Dill, and Lemon Pan-Roasted Cod with Chickpeas and Chorizo Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew with Buttered Toast Points Chickpeas are packed with protein…

Read More

Curried Chickpeas

By | Recipes, Snacks

From the blog BON APPETIT comes this delicious-looking recipe for curried chickpeas. As we’ve already seen from the variety of recipes posted on the Chickplease blog, chickpeas are very versatile, and can be prepared in a multitude of ways. This recipe explains how to give the chickpeas a “curried makeover,”…

Read More

Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Sandwich

By | Main Dish, Recipes, Snacks

Here is an interesting chickpea-based recipe from cooking ala mel, where a blogger named Melinda writes about a sandwich made from blended chickpeas and avocados. It is the perfect thing for a quick lunch, and with wonderful flavors, it is both healthy and filling. To learn more about this recipe,…

Read More

Featured Recipe: Tangy Balsamic Roasted Chickpeas

By | Recipes, Snacks

On the blog Pickles & Honey, Amanda writes about a recipe for tangy balsamic roasted chickpeas. The recipe involves marinating the chickpeas in balsamic vinegar, then adding olive oil, salt, pepper, and baking them until crispy. According to the blog post, they are reminiscent of salt and vinegar potato chips,…

Read More