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Tag: Garbanzo Beans

  • 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…

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    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…

  • Meatless Monday Snack

    Spinach Avocado Hummus Ingredients 1 medium-sized Avocado 1-2 cups Spinach 1 can Garbanzo Beans (strained) 3-4 Garlic Cloves (or amount as desired) 1-2 teaspoons Black Pepper (or amount as desired) 1/8 cup Onion (chopped) (optional) Juice from 1-2 Lemons Directions Strain garbanzo beans, pat dry, and add to food processor. Loosely chop spinach, removing stems,…