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Mock Tuna Salad

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Ingredients 1 (19 oz) can of Chickpeas (grained and mashed) 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise 2 teaspoons of spicy brown mustard 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish 2 green onions, chopped salt and pepper to the taste Directions In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, onions, and salt…

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Linguine With Zucchini and Chickpeas

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Ingrediants 12  ounces  linguine (3/4 box) 2  tablespoons  olive oil 3  small zucchini, cut into thin half-moons kosher salt 1  15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 2  cloves garlic, sliced 1/4  teaspoon  crushed red pepper 1/2  cup  grated Parmesan (2 ounces) Directions Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½…

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Chickpeas Great Choice for Breakfast

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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…

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World Record For Largest Falafel

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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…

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Chickpeas Lowers Risks of Breast Cancer

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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…

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Tangy Chickpea Curry

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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…

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Lemony Chickpea Salad

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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…

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Moroccan-spiced Chickpeas And Spinach

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  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…

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Chickpeas as Meat Substitute

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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…

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