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Roasted Chickpea and Broccoli Burritos

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Makes 6 to 8 burritos Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded 1 large broccoli crown (10 to 12 ounces) 3 cups cooked or no-salt-added canned chickpeas (from two 15-ounce cans), rinsed and drained) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (may…

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Ramadan Iftar Recipe of the Day

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The wonderfully versatile chickpea is mainly known in the Middle East for its use in delicious, creamy hummus and for the adornment of rice dishes. A batch of chickpeas are often soaked overnight and boiled next day to add them to a curry or stew. They go particularly well with…

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Saucy Cabbage and Potatoes with Chickpeas

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  INGREDIENTS -1/2 medium head green cabbage, roughly chopped -3 medium potatoes, chopped into large, bite-sized pieces -1 large onion, sliced -1 Tbsp. Sriracha -2 Tbsp. tomato paste -2-3 Tbsp. ketchup -1 scant tsp. sugar -1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained -Lime, sliced -1 Tbsp. olive oil -Salt and pepper,…

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Corn and Chickpea Salad with Chicken Sausage

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Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound chicken sausage, chopped 1 large red onion, chopped 2 red bell peppers, chopped Kernels from 4 ears of corn 3 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Directions: Heat 1…

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Garlic Shrimp and Chickpeas

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Ingredients 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley Lemon wedges, for serving…

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Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas

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  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…

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Espinacas con Garbanzos

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  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…

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Pasta with Greens, Chickpeas, and Olives

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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…

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Chickpea Mini-Burgers

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From the website My Recipes comes this interesting article on making miniature burger patties out of mashed chickpeas. The recipe calls for chickpeas, red potato, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lightly beaten egg whites, and several spices and other ingredients. Once prepared, the burgers are recommended to be served on a…

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Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Sandwich

By | Main Dish, Recipes, Snacks

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,…

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