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Chick Peas

Also called garbanzo beans chickpeas are a high-protein high-fiber bean often used in Indian and Mediterranean cooking.

Recipes

  1. Pasta with Garbanzo Beans

    Heart-healthy fresh tomatoes and garbanzo beans give this easy vegetarian main dish extraordinary flavor.

  2. Spinach and Garbanzo Beans

    This is no ordinary wilted spinach recipe--it's dressed up with shallot, pine nuts, and garbanzo beans for a tasty side dish for meat or chicken.

  3. Saucy Chicken with Garbanzo Beans

    A little chocolate stirred in just before serving adds a rich, but subtle, flavor to this chicken dinner without adding lots of calories and fat.

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Articles

  1. 3 Things to Make With…Chickpeas (a.k.a. Garbanzo Beans )

    Tue, 19 Mar 2013

    When we were kids, the only time we ever encountered chickpeas was under the guise of their alias, garbanzo beans , at the rather woeful salad bar at Pizza Hut, to which our parents dragged us in an attempt to get us to eat something healthy before our pizza arrived …

  2. 5-Ingredient Homemade Beef Stew

    Thu, 25 Apr 2013

    We have had the world's funkiest weather in the Bay Area lately. On Monday my back and shoulders got burned while gardening, and today I'm all snuggled up in a heavy sweater and fuzzy slippers. I've been getting emails asking for "easier" recipes --- so I dug through the cabinets and freezer and made a delicious and hearty beef stew using ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS!! I'd totally pat myself on the back, but I'm still burnt... The Ingredients serves 6   2 pounds beef stew meat 1 (16-ounce) jar southwest salsa (has corn, black beans, onions, tomatoes, chiles) 4 cups beef broth 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans , drained and rinsed 1 cup baby carrots, or chopped carrot The Directions Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Put the meat into the bottom of your cooker and add the rest of the ingredients --- there is no need for any other seasoning; the southwest salsa provides plenty of flavor all on it's own. If you can't find this particular kind of salsa, you can certainly add frozen or canned corn or diced potatoes, or anything else you'd like.  I was trying to keep the ingredient listing to 5, and to not pull out a cutting board, but if you'd like to doctor it up with veggies you have in the house, go for it! Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the meat is so tender it falls apart when poked. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad. I made a loaf of homemade gluten free bread in another slow cooker. I used this recipe , but added sliced garlic cloves, diced onion, and a teaspoon of kosher salt to the batter. The Verdict This was a successful meal! I was pleased at how the salsa and beef broth created a fantastic soup base, and was thrilled at how easy this was. It took no time to plop everything into the pot, and because I didn't need to peel or chop vegetables I had plenty of time to whip together the bread dough before leaving the house for the day. I used a medium salsa, and it really retained it's heat, even when mixed with the broth. If you or your family doesn't like things spicy, opt for mild salsa. You can always add a dash of Tobasco at the end if you'd like a punch of heat. Not the stew for you? Here are a few more! Harvest Stew Azorean Spiced Beef Stew Sausage and Lentil Stew Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew) Turkey Stew Bean Stew (vegetarian) Chicken and Sweet Potato Southwestern Stew (flop! don't make this!!)       . . . . Make sure to visit my store page for my books, recommended slow cookers, and other fun slow-cooking stuff. Thank you for your support! --steph

  3. Grilled Vegetables: Leftover Logic

    Wed, 23 May 2012

    … here) or burritos . get a pasta fix Tossed with little extras like balsamic vinegar or chili paste, add some cheese or garbanzo beans , and those veggies go from a side dish to a main course in minutes, like the vegetable pasta salad (shown at top of article) or the …

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Food Blogs We Love

  1. Pasta and Cece Beans

    Thu, 5 Jan 2012

    Cece Beans is just the Italian name for Chick Peas or what the Spanish call Garbanzo Beans – all the same thing They are a great source of fiber, healthy and a great addition to many meals. This dish is somewhere between a soup and a pasta tossed with veggies – I guess it is [...]

  2. Two Peas from Different Pods

    Fri, 10 Aug 2012

    Garbanzo beans , those humble little legumes, have miraculously managed to rise within the ranks of standard beans to celebrity status. They’ve worked hard to get to the top of the heap, and considering their versatility and culinary potential, they certainly deserve their time in the spotlight. ...

  3. Roasted Chickpeas

    Sun, 25 Mar 2012

    … heck they are eating Roasted Chickpeas 8 servings 29 calories per serving 2 c canned chick peas , drained and rinsed (I used a can of tri-color chick peas ) 1 t oil Coarse salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss peas and oil and spread on a …

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