Chickpea foods such as falafel or hummus can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Falafel and hummus are typically found on the table in many Middle Eastern homes for breakfast. Due to the fact that chickpeas are high in protein, they can make a great substitute for eggs at…
This weekend was special in terms of competition. Not only are records being made in the Olympics, but a group of chefs in Amman, Jordan set a record of their own with the world’s largest falafel. The 74.75 kg falafel breaks the previous record of 23.94 kg set at the…
According to a new study on Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, foods rich in folic acid, such as Garbanzo beans, lower the likelihood of dieing from breast cancer and even increase the odds of survival. Holly Harris of Karolinska Institutes’ study found that woman who have the right amount of…
Ingredients 1 tablespoon of oil 1 large onion 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 1 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of ginger paste 3 tablespoons of tomato paste 1 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes 1 15.5 ounce can of garbanzo beans (drained) 1 tablespoon of curry powder 2 teaspoons…
If you grew chickpeas in Washington 25 years ago, you would have been in the farming minority. At the time, chickpeas were relatively unknown. Now, with the demand of hummus being so high, Washington is the largest producer of chickpeas in The United States. Not only are chickpeas in great…
Ingredients 3 cups cooked chickpeas 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cucumber Juice and zest of one lemon ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup finely chopped dill ¼ tsp salt, or more to taste Directions Place the cooked chickpeas and chopped cucumber into a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk…
Ingrediants 250 grams frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning pinch chilli powder 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed 3 roma tomatoes, chopped Directions Place spinach in a colander. Using the back of a large spoon, press spinach to…
It seems like the cool thing to do these days is go green. Vegetarians and vegans especially understand this by simply altering their diets. Even though there are definitely health benefits to eating meat, the fact is that we can not ignore the negative aspects of eating meat simply because…
The latest Defra report encourages farmers in Britain to grow chickpeas for more food productivity as the climate continues to change. Britain isn’t the only country that expects an increase in chickpea production. Recently, Pepsico has invested in chickpea production in Africa. This is due to their ownership of Sabra…
Chickpeas are a great source of B vitamins. You can get your daily supply of B6 from chickpeas. B6 is used needed for amino acid and glucose metabolism. Vitamin B6 can also help women during pregnancy since it helps nausea and can prevent vomiting. Also, B6 can help people remember…