A study conducted by Australian scientists found that eating chickpeas is a great way for people on diets stay on track with their weight loss goals. The study found that the people who ate half a cup of chickpeas daily consume fewer calories from high fat, low fiber foods. Furthermore,…
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…
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…
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…
Chickpeas are a healthy food because of their proteins and fibers. They are also important because they are a good source of Vitamin K. Vitamin K is known for it’s ability to regulate blood clotting and increase bone density. For this reason chickpeas are advised for people with Osteoporosis. Interestingly,…
Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a great source of fiber, protein, and molybdenum. The fact that chickpeas are high in fiber make them great for diabetics, since the fiber helps lower cholesterol and improves blood sugar levels. Fiber also is needed for healthy bowl movements and helping individuals eat less…
Chickpeas are known to be high in zinc, protein, and fiber. Recent studies have shown that chickpeas are actually even more healthy than that. Studies from Mayo Clinic have shown that dietary fiber lowers cholesterol, which in turn lowers the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Although these…
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…
From the experts at Coconut Oil Cooking comes a fascinating chickpea-based recipe that will probably surprise you: chocolate chickpea cake! Yes, you read that right — a chocolate, fudgy, gluten-free cake, made from chickpeas. The recipe calls for eggs, canned chickpeas, sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. The…
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…