A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Chickpea, Spinach and Brown Rice Pot Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is a great little dish which is so easy to prepare. Delicious served with some yoghurt, a big dollop of hummus and some fresh whole wheat pita bread or Lebanese bread if you can get it. Ingredients 2 tbsp avocado oil…
Mediterranean Chickpea and Feta Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 A healthy, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian salad. Perfect with a side of pita and hummus! Ingredients 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup olive tapenade 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved…
Fattoush Salad Prep time: Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 This classic bread salad is packed with fresh vegetables, chickpeas and avocado. Toasted pita soaks up the tahini and sumac dressing and pairs wonderfully with the salty olives and parsley. Ingredients 1 whole wheat pita Smoked paprika Salt About 4 cups…
Curried Chickpea Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 This flavorful curried chickpea salad is packed with fresh herbs, veggies, and raisins for the perfect healthy meal or side dish. Ingredients For the Dressing: 3 tbsp tahini 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 2…
Vegetarian Chickpea Salad Sandwiches Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 3 These quick sandwiches are loaded with protein and healthy veggies and are sure to leave you full and satisfied! Ingredients For the Chickpea Salad: 1 avocado 1 cup chickpeas, lightly pulsed in a food processor 1 tsp fresh chives…
Chickpea Brine Vegan Pavlova (or meringue) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Finally a vegan pavlova / meringue that tastes EXACTLY like the egg-white version! Who knew chickpea brine was the secret?! This dessert is sure to wow. Ingredients For the Meringue Base: brine from one 15-ounce can of unsalted or low sodium chickpeas…
Stuffed sweet potato Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 A healthy summer lunch incorporating sweet potato with hummus, chickpeas, spinach and feta. Ingredients 1 sweet potato 2 tbsp hummus 3 balls of frozen spinach, defrosted 4 tbsp chickpeas 100g feta cheese (alternatively, leave this out to make…
Hummus and chickpea pasta salad Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 A simple yet protein-rich, summer lunch with fresh pasta, hummus, chickpeas and cherry tomatoes. Ingredients four handfuls of pasta pinch salt pot of hummus 8 cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/2 pack of feta cheese, cubed (alternatively, you…
Vegan Chinese “Chicken” (Chickpea) Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This vegan Chinese chicken salad is colorful and healthy, with chickpeas for awesome plant-based protein that’s totally crave-worthy. Ingredients For the Roasted Chickpeas: two 15 oz. cans cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained well (about 3 cups) 4 medium cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup…
Greek Chickpea Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 A super simple Greek-inspired chickpea salad that is chock full of veggies. It is a delicious spring/summer side dish and the perfect make-ahead lunch. Ingredients 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, de-seeded, and chopped…
Spinach and Mushroom Quinoa Bowls Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Loaded with fresh spinach, mushroom, chickpeas, and Parmesan, this quinoa bowl jam-packed with protein, veggies, and is ready in no time. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed per package directions 2 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth…
Gin’s Portobello Chana Masala Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 6 Chana masala with a savory twist! A delicious, quick, healthy way to get your Indian food fix. Ingredients 2 Tbs olive oil 3 tsp garam masala 2 tsp red curry powder 2 tsp chili powder 1½ tsp…