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Tag: Garbanzo Beans

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week If you’re like me and prefer a vegan or vegetarian protein source, this bowl of greatness may be your next best bite! You can use three cups of whatever vegetables you have on hand, and prepare them whatever way you prefer: steamed, sautéed, or roasted. If wheat berries aren’t your thing,…

  • Simple Memorial Day Salad

    A healthy recipe to bring to your Memorial Day barbecue, summer potluck, or meal prep for the busy week ahead! A special thank you to wellness expert, author, and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Simple Chickpea Salad Ingredients (2) 15-ounces cans of Garbanzo Beans (drained) 2 cups Cucumbers (diced) (*Persian Cucumbers…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The colors are changing, days becoming shorter, temperatures dropping, and last weekend marked the official Autumn equinox. What better time for a healthful stew to warm our bellies! What is your favorite Fall recipe, snack, or beverage? Try this healthy, seasonal stew with a comforting nature!   Minestone Stew Ingredients 1/4 cup…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The Ultimate Chickpea Salad Quick to prep and you’ll savor every last bite! Toss a batch for your next summer cookout! *Special thank you to Wellness Expert and Peloton Instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe! Ingredients (2) 15-ounce cans of Chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 2 cups Cucumbers (diced) (*Persian cucumbers recommended.)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spaghetti with Kale, Chickpeas, and Crispy Garlic Ingredients 8 Garlic Cloves (divided) 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 12 ounces Whole-Wheat Spaghetti (may substitute with lentil or vegetable-based pasta) 1 Large Shallot (diced) 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes (crushed) 1 15-ounce can Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (drained and rinsed) 1 bunch…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Turmeric Chickpea Cakes Ingredients 2 teaspoons Avocado Oil 1 small onion (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 14-ounce can Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas  (drained and rinsed) ¼ cup Parsley (chopped) 6 tablespoons chickpea Flour (divided) 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper ½ teaspoon Garam Masala 1 teaspoon Turmeric Directions Heat avocado…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Melis Family Minestrone Soup Ingredients 7 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1 medium Yellow or White Onion (chopped) 2 medium Carrots (peeled and chopped) 2 medium Celery Stalks (chopped) 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic 1 (28-ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes  3 medium Yellow Potatoes (peeled and diced) 1½ cups Fennel, including bulbs,…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week White Bean Hummus Ingredients 1 15.5 ounce can No-Salt-Added Chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 1 15.5 ounce can No-Salt-Added Cannellini Beans (rinsed and drained) 1/3 cup Tahini (unhulled preferred) 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 medium Garlic Clove (minced) 1/4 teaspoon Ground…

  • Foodie Friday

    Three Bean Salad Ingredients 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup Vinegar (of your choice) 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1/2 teaspoon Salt (2) 15 ounce cans of drained, rinsed, no-salt added Beans (of your choice) 2 cups Green Beans 1/4 cup White or Red Onion Directions Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt. Toss…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A protein-rich sweet dip your kiddo will enjoy! Chocolate Hummus Ingredients  2 cups Chickpeas (cooked, unsalted) 3 – 4 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or Tahini 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (may be substituted for almond extract) Directions Add all ingredients into…