Ingredients: 15 oz can of chickpeas 1 and 1/4 cup pitted medjool dates 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup chocolate chips 3 tablespoons almond butter 2 tablespoons rolled oats 1 tablespoons + 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoons baking soda Directions: Preheat oven…
Trytophan is one of 20 amino acids and is also found in chickpeas. It is also a precursor to serotonin. Serotonin plays a vital role in not only determining what type of mood you are in, but it also regulates sleep. Tryptophan’s ability to calm people down make it an…
Ingrediants 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatos 2 cups finely chopped baby spinach 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 1 cup chopped zucchini 4 large eggs Directions Combine…
Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked for 4 to 6 hours or overnight in 3 cups water 1 quart water Salt to taste 1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped chives, or 3 or 4 scallions, chopped 4 radishes, sliced (optional) 1/3 cup…
I love ice cream and I love hummus, but hummus ice cream?! You heard right, an Israeli ice cream shop in Jaffa is actually selling hummus flavored ice cream. The dessert is actually made with real chickpeas and tahini. “I am a hummus freak. I always thought that one day…
Democrat Senator from Washington, Maria Cantwell, wants the government to help double the production of chickpeas over the next eight years. Cantwell introduced an amendment to bring peas and lentils into the school breakfast and lunch programs. This would increase funding for research on plants like beans, peas, lentils, and…
Chickpeas are high in proteins. One of the important amino acids that makes up proteins in chickpeas is tryptophan. Tryptophan is essential for the making of seratonin, which is associated with a sense of well being and happiness. This shows that chickpeas are actually anti-depressants. This is a great alternative…
Chickpeas are a great source of zinc. Zinc contains antioxidants that are used to prevent accelerated aging of skin and muscles. Also, zinc is known for its ability to speed up healing after an injury. Zinc is also important for the immune system. Zinc deficiency affects nearly two billion people…
Chickpeas are known as a great source of fiber and protein. Another important vitamin found in chickpeas is folate. Folate is a critical vitamin since it contributes to the synthesis and repair of DNA. In fact, a deficiency of folate leads to an incorporation of uracil into DNA and chromosome…
Pepsico has announced that they are teaming up with the World Food Program and the United States Agency for International Development to increase production of chickpeas in Ethiopia. Pepsico stated that the project has a great chance of reducing famine in the area. Pepsico, owns 49% of hummus brand Sabra…