In a new blog post by the editors of Food & Wine Magazine, Justine Sterling discusses the new trend toward healthier snack options — like chickpeas — as recently discussed in the New York Daily News. In 2012, chickpea, seaweed, and lentil, as well as sweet and salty pairings, are…
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,…
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,…
Over at the blog Will Jog For Food, Natalie shares a delicious-looking recipe for crispy roasted chickpeas flavored with salt and vinegar. She writes that they are great as a standalone high-protein snack, or served on top of a salad for an added tangy salty crunch. To learn more about…
You read that right — despite having the word “bacon” in the title, this chickpea recipe is vegan! Over at the Vegan Planet blog, Robin writes about a method for preparing chickpeas with a smoky bacon flavor. The end result has been dubbed “chickpea bacon balls” and even has a…
Before we jump into all kinds of fascinating chickpea-related topics here on the Chickplease Blog, we think it’s important to give a proper introduction to the chickpea. What exactly is it? What are some common varieties? How long has it been cultivated by human beings, and what are its nutritional…
Welcome to the new Chickplease Blog! We love chickpeas here at Chickplease, so this blog is where you’ll find everything you ever wanted to know about them. Some things to watch for coming soon to the blog: Featured articles about the history, varieties, and cultivation of chickpeas Delicious chickpea-based recipes…