5 Things to do with a can of Chickpeas

At Yummease, we use a lot of Chickpeas. We have a few amazing salads as well as our most popular Fresh-Herb Tuscan Bean Dip. It is a great way to get protein without eating meat.

Here are a few other ideas how to use them.

1. Add 1 cup of chickpeas to spaghetti sauce instead of ground beef. The substitution will lower the fat while adding fiber.

2. Add a cup of chickpeas to any green salad or pasta salad… it tastes great and adds protein and fiber without increasing fat!

3. Make a delicious hummus. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 can of drained and rinsed chickpeas with 2 tbsp. of both tahini and olive oil, juice squeezed from ½ lemon, and salt and pepper to taste. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is achieved and serve with whole-wheat toasted pita bites.

4. When eating a quick can of soup for lunch, add ½ can chickpeas to increase protein
by 7 grams.

5. Roast them! Drain and rinse 1 or 2 cans of chickpeas and coat them with a little bit of olive oil and your favorite seasonings (1 teaspoon of Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce and 2-3 tablespoons of cumin work nicely). Bake them at 375˚F for 1 hour. Chickpeas should come out crunchy and delicious.

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