Today’s Recipe comes from Diane, A Broad Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon honey Directions Heat your oven to 350°F. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water, then drain and pat very dry…
This Recipe Comes from herbivoracious Ingredients 6 ounces carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4″ thick half-moons 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 pounds zucchini, diced 3 cups cooked chickpeas (preferably home-cooked; can also use two 15 ounce cans, drained and rinsed – use ones that are tender, not snappy)…
New research in the European Journal of Nutrition shows that eating a diet high in legumes like lentils and chickpeas can remove excess body fat. Chickpeas are rich in protein and high in fiber, both of which help stabilize blood sugar levels. Avoiding blood sugar spikes and drops ensures your…
“Got Milk?”, yes we all know how important milk is to building bones. Scientists are now saying that eating Mediterranean food is also good for the bones. Mediterranean people are less likely to develop osteoporosis. In fact, they recommend eating foods that contain olive oil for people with osteoporosis. Olive…
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…
They say big things come in small packages. This is so true when talking about chickpeas. The tiny food is healthy in many ways. It is high in protein and fiber, low in cholesterol and fats, and on top of that it even helps improve your skin! How does it…
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…
An interesting new article on the Meze Grill Blog talks about how New York City vegetarians and vegans are increasingly making falafel their chosen food when eating on the go. The article outlines five specific health benefits of the chickpea containing falafel that vegetarians, vegans, and healthy food lovers appreciate:…
Ingredients 1 (19 oz) can of Chickpeas (grained and mashed) 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise 2 teaspoons of spicy brown mustard 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish 2 green onions, chopped salt and pepper to the taste Directions In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, onions, and salt…
Ingrediants 12 ounces linguine (3/4 box) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 small zucchini, cut into thin half-moons kosher salt 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces) Directions Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½…