Tag: chickpea

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Chickpea Salad

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

It’s not a coincidence if this healthy chickpea mixture reminds you of a tuna salad you remember from childhood!

PREP 30 minSERVES 4
  • INGREDIENTS
    • 15 oz canned CHICKPEAS, drained and rinsed
    • 1/2 c finely chopped CELERY
    • 1/4 c finely chopped RED ONION
    • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
    • 1/3 c AGUAFABA, reserved from chickpea can
    • 2 Tbsp DIJON MUSTARD
    • 1 tsp LEMON JUICE
    • 1/2 tsp DRIED DILL (or 2 tsp FRESH DILL)
    • Few pinches of SEAWEED FLAKES (optional)
    • BLACK PEPPER, to taste
  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Mash about half the CHICKPEAS
    2. Stir in CELERY, ONION, and PARSLEY
    3. In a separate bowl, mix AGUAFABA, DIJON MUSTARD, LEMON JUICE, DILL, SEAWEED FLAKES, and BLACK PEPPER
    4. Pour the mustard sauce onto the chickpea mixture and mix until well-coated
PLANT FOOD FACTS

CELERY

Celery provides 37% of the daily requirement of Vitamin K, which plays a role in blood clotting, bone metabolism, and regulating blood calcium levels.

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CHICKPEA (Garbanzo)

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh
The chickpea, an annual legume, is high in protein.

(Spanish: garbanzo) The different types or chickpea are known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, Egyptian pea, chana, and chole. Chickpeas are tasty when cooked and seasoned simply, but they can also be used in a variety of combinations and in substitutes for meat and cheese. They are the base of hummus and felafel.

1 ounce (28 g) cooked chickpeas contains%DV
CARBOHYDRATE8 G
CALORIES46
FAT8 G
FIBER2 G
PROTEIN5 G
VITAMIN B9 (FOLATE)12%
COPPER5%
IRON4%
MANGANESE14%
PHOSPHOROUS5%
Sources: Wikipedia / healthline


RECIPES

Chickpea Salad

It’s not a coincidence if this healthy chickpea mixture reminds you of a tuna salad you remember from childhood!

Chickpea Croquettes

Delicious chickpea croquettes can be fried without oil in a non-stick skillet or baked at 400º F for 12-15 minutes.

Hummus

Hummus is delicious, nutritious, and quick and easy to make. Delicious with fresh-made pita pockets.

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Chickpea Croquettes

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

Delicious chickpea croquettes can be fried without oil in a non-stick skillet or baked at 400º F for 12-15 minutes

PREP 15 minTEMP mediumCOOK 10 minSERVES 2
  • INGREDIENTS
    • 1 c COOKED CHICKPEAS
    • 1 tsp MEAT SEASONING
    • 1 CLOVE GARLIC
    • 1/4 c ONION, COARSELY CHOPPED
    • 1 Tbsp CHIA SEED, SOAKED 30 minutes in 1/2 c WATER
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Place CHICKPEAS, CHIA mixture, MEAT SEASONING, GARLIC, and ONION in food processor and mix until chickpeas have the desired consistency. (I like mine chopped coarsely to give the croquettes texture.)
    2. Taste the mixture for salt and seasoning.
    3. Stir in the CORN MEAL and shape the mixture into patties. Dip the patties into additional CORN MEAL before frying.
    4. Place the patties into the preheated skillet and fry over medium heat. Turn until both sides are crisp and golden brown.
PLANT FOOD FACTS

GARLIC

Garlic has been used as a traditional medicine as well as a food flavoring. It is a healthy and delicious addition to many dishes around the world. Its medicinal benefits for both cure and prevention require larger doses, which should be taken with the supervision and advice of a knowledgeable medical practitioner.

PLANT FOOD FACTS

CHIA SEED

Chia is a flowering plant in the mint family, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is rich in calcium, phosphorous, and other minerals.

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Hummus

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

Hummus is delicious, nutritious, and quick and easy to make. Delicious with fresh-made pita pockets.

PREP 15 minNEED FOOD PROCESSORMAKES 1 1/2 CUPS
  • INGREDIENTS
    • 1 c CHICKPEAS, COOKED AND DRAINED
    • 1/4 c TAHINI
    • 2 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
    • 1 CLOVE GARLIC
    • 2 Tbsp LEMON JUICE
    • TO TASTE: SALT, PEPPER, CUMIN
    • GARNISH: PAPRIKA
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until creamy.
    2. Garnish with PAPRIKA.
PLANT FOOD FACTS

GARLIC

Garlic has been used as a traditional medicine as well as a food flavoring. It is a healthy and delicious addition to many dishes around the world. Its medicinal benefits for both cure and prevention require larger doses, which should be taken with the supervision and advice of a knowledgeable medical practitioner.

PLANT FOOD FACTS

CUMIN

Cumin (español: comino) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to a territory that stretches from the Middle East to India. Its seeds, which are contained within a fruit are dried and used whole or ground in the cuisines of many cultures. Cumin has a high content of nutrients such as iron (512% of the Daily Value…