Move over Superman! There is a new hero in town! Chickpeas! Although they might not move at the speed of light or have super strength, chickpeas are now considered a super food! There is no doubt about it! Chickpeas are packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients for…
Chickpeas are a tasty snack no matter how you eat them. You can ground them up, add spices and deep fry to make falafel, put them in a blender to make humus, or even as a light honey roasted chickpea snack. They say big things come in small packages, and…
Canadian chickpea prices are expected to move lower in the near future due to various outside factors coming from India and Pakistan, Greg Kostal, president of Kostal Ag Consulting in Winnipeg said. “The parameters have been in place for a while,” he said. “The strength in the Indian rupee has…
Ingredients 1 bunch kale (about 5-6 large kale leaves), leaves removed from stem and finely chopped 1/2 red onion, finely diced 1 can chickpeas, rinsed 2 avocados, 1 for the dressing and 1 diced 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil juice…
Many people open a can of chickpeas and don’t use the whole can. So how do you store the leftover chickpeas? You should first remove the chickpeas from the can, rinse and drain them. Then, put them in an airtight container and drizzle with a little olive oil to keep…
Ingredients: 1 cup rice, washed and soaked; 1/2 cup boiled white chick peas; 1/2 cup chopped mixed vegetables; 1/2 cup onions, sliced; 1/2 tsp chopped garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp oil; salt to taste Directions: Heat the oil in a…
Queensland could emerge as Australia’s leading producer and exporter of chickpeas following a research grant of $4.8 million announced in this year’s state budget for its university. The research would focus on developing chickpeas varieties for the Indian market. The grant will enable researchers at Centre for Tropical Crops and…
Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion (1 medium onion) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, or ¼ cup of each, chopped ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt…
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s back to school for a lot of kids, and it’s important to make sure they’re eating healthy away from the home. Natalie Kane talked with chef Jeff Cruz from Life Cafe at Life Time Fitness for quick and healthy meal ideas. Cruz said the key is…