Chickpeas?

Blossomforth13
Blossomforth13 Posts: 41
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My Grandma is trying to be helpful and gave me a can of chickpeas because she heard that they were "good for you." Unfortunately, I've never had any in my life and don't have any recipes healthy or otherwise for them. Anybody have any healthy chickpea recipes they can share?
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  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Hummus! I'm too lazy to Google a recipe for you, but I imagine you dump the can in a food processor with a squirt of olive oil and some garlic (roasted) and maybe red pepper flakes.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    I don't have any recipes but you can make hummus out of them or add them to soups/stews. I personally like them in salads. Maybe do a recipe search by ingredient. Link below for allrecipes ingredient search

    http://allrecipes.com/search/default.aspx?ms=1&origin=Home Page&rt=r&qt=i
  • Jenky85
    Jenky85 Posts: 190 Member
    Chana masala? That's what I generally do. It's a chickpea curry. There are loads of recipes for it online to suit your tastes :)
  • saskie78
    saskie78 Posts: 237 Member
    Keep it simple and roast them! Nice, healthy snack. Basically, just add some olive oil and spices and shake 'em up. Spread them on a cookie sheet, and roast them at 400 for about 1/2 hour or until they get crispy. But, they're not as good the next day (crunch goes away). I do still eat them and enjoy them the next day though.
  • zivasak
    zivasak Posts: 88
    hummus

    chickpeas
    lemon juice
    garlic
    cumin
    olive or sesame oil

    optional:sesame seeds
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    +1 for chick peas on salad. It would be the easiest to try out.

    You will need:
    Lettuce
    Chick peas

    Combine and enjoy.
  • ChrisM8971
    ChrisM8971 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Hummus is always a good one but also if you like Indian style food you can knock up a nice Chana Masala. A lot of the time dried Chick Peas are shown in the recipe but you can substitute canned in a lot of recipes
  • jang711
    jang711 Posts: 24 Member
    Roasted Chickpeas make a great snack. Google this and you will find a bunch of ideas.:smile:
  • nakabi
    nakabi Posts: 589 Member
    Chana masala? That's what I generally do. It's a chickpea curry. There are loads of recipes for it online to suit your tastes :)
    This is what I usually do. Or I add them to salads for some extra protein. Or you can make hummus. Very simple to make and very good for you.
  • bf43005
    bf43005 Posts: 287
    Big fan of putting them on my salad. Roasted with spices are also good as a snack.
  • fsucrack
    fsucrack Posts: 68 Member
    I do different things with chick peas... you can add them to salad or my favorite is to add them to quina while its cooking with some fresh mushrooms. Otherwise chickpeas can be made into hummus
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Keep it simple and roast them! Nice, healthy snack. Basically, just add some olive oil and spices and shake 'em up. Spread them on a cookie sheet, and roast them at 400 for about 1/2 hour or until they get crispy. But, they're not as good the next day (crunch goes away). I do still eat them and enjoy them the next day though.

    ^^^This. I just made these last weekend. I did 1/4 parmesan cheese with salt & pepper. OMG. So good!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    you can throw them in curries, on salads, eat them by themselves, make hummus
  • Lemonshake
    Lemonshake Posts: 223 Member
    I have to agree hummus. Oh yum. Drooling.

    Though I am so going to try the crunchy ones now!
  • ashandstuff
    ashandstuff Posts: 442 Member
    Chickpeas are my favorite salad addition. Another is making my own humus. Also, I add roasted chickpeas to my quinoa and veggie mixes sometimes. :)

    I've also been experimenting with using them in baking (like black bean brownies but chickpea muffins instead) and they do...ok?
  • saraovoxo
    saraovoxo Posts: 44 Member
    CHICKPEAS ARE MY LIIIIIFE
    honestly best goddamn peas ever

    roasting them is really nice! also straight out of the can with some salt, pepper, lemon and hotsauce hehe
  • fedup30
    fedup30 Posts: 141 Member
    I make rice with chicken broth, add some chopped garlic, chopped spinach and a can of rinsed chick peas, and sometimes I add diced chicken. It's a nice little meal!
  • ashley_m_m
    ashley_m_m Posts: 10 Member
    One of my favorite salads is chickpeas with with grape tomatoes, spinach and broccoli. Drizzle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar and maybe some salt. Really filling and really yummy.
  • SusanL222
    SusanL222 Posts: 585 Member
    Two of my favorite chickpea recipes are Holy Moly Hummus and Fantastic Feta and Chickpea Casserole....they are both in the MFP database and you can google for the recipes! Enjoy! :drinker:

    Ok....edited to include this recipe:
    This comes from "150 Healthiest 15 Minute Recipes on Earth" by Jonny Bowden. Enjoy!

    Fantastic Feta-Chickpea Casserole

    2 tablespoon coconut oil
    1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups)
    1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained
    3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoon prepared)
    1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 3/4 teaspoon dried)
    1/2 to 1 cup feta
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    3 eggs, lightly beaten
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 7x 11 baking dish (I use an 8x8 pan). Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat and saute the onion for about 5 minutes. While onion is cooking, mash chickpeas coarsely with a potato masher or ricer in a large bowl until a chunky paste (or 10 seconds in a food processor).
    Add garlic and thyme to onions and saute for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium low and add mashed chickpeas. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon into the large bowl. Stir in feta, lemon juice, eggs, salt and pepper. (I like generous amounts of feta and lemon juice). Spoon into greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly brown on top.
    Serve with shredded zucchini, grape tomatoes and garlic. Cook zucchini and garlic in oil, cover and cook for 4 minutes, add tomatoes, recover and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    Cookie dough dip. Dead serious, Google it.
  • Gator73082
    Gator73082 Posts: 3
    I love chickpeas! I put them in my salads. I also have a dish that I make often with chickpeas. I call it chicken and chickpeas ragu and I serve it over polenta. It consists of tomato puree or pulverized whole tomatoes, veggies like kale, zucchini, broccoli, and carrots with pieces of chicken breast. I add cumin and cinnamon to it and let it simmer for a while. A nice dish with a Moroccan flair. It can be done without the chicken too!
  • Michelle_Padgett13
    Michelle_Padgett13 Posts: 417 Member
    I like to make a chickpea salad. Like tuna salad, but with chickpeas instead of tuna. Mash up the chickpeas and add light mayo or yogurt, salt & pepper, chopped up boiled egg, pickle relish or chopped celery. Stuff like that.

    I also love BBQ chickpeas. 2 cans of chickpeas, one jar of spaghetti sauce, 1/4 cup minced onion, 1/3 cup molasses. Mix together and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for one hour. Have with green veggies or over rice.

    Or in salad. Or roasted. Or in the blender with some olive oil, garlic and lemon juice to make hummus.

    I love, love, love chickpeas.
  • Pamela_in_Progress
    Pamela_in_Progress Posts: 197 Member
    Until recently I had never tried chick peas before either but I started with this soup recipe that I found and just loved it!

    Chick Pea & Orzo Soup

    3 Tbsp olive oil
    2 Tbsp minced garlic
    2 leeks (both white & green part) carefully washed & sliced thinly
    1 tomato, peeled, seeded & chopped
    2 Tbsp tomato paste
    1 Tbsp fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried
    2 cups chick peas, cooked or canned
    2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
    2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
    6 cups chicken stock
    1/3 lb orzo
    salt & pepper to taste

    Heat olive oil over med-high heat until rippling in a large saucepan or soup pot. Add the garlic and leek and saute until garlic is golden brown. Turn heat down to simmer. Add tomato, tomato paste and rosemary. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Stir in chick peas, basil, parsley and stock. Turn heat to high & bring to rapid boil. Add orzo & cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat & adjust seasonings. Serve hot or room temp. Serves 6.

    It's about 237 calories per cup and it's so yummy!
  • moviestarsara
    moviestarsara Posts: 66
    I have only ever made one thing with chickpeas and I don't have an exact recipe. I would put them in a food processor with some avacado and garlic. So yum!
  • akillilea0812
    akillilea0812 Posts: 115
    That soup recipe sounds amazing!

    I like to add them to tacos with lean bison or even just the chickpeas and veggies
  • nyboer
    nyboer Posts: 346 Member
    Tag for chickpea recipes
  • Lemonshake
    Lemonshake Posts: 223 Member
    Oh god that sounds good. I'm hanging for soup season. Still far too hot here :(
    Until recently I had never tried chick peas before either but I started with this soup recipe that I found and just loved it!

    Chick Pea & Orzo Soup

    3 Tbsp olive oil
    2 Tbsp minced garlic
    2 leeks (both white & green part) carefully washed & sliced thinly
    1 tomato, peeled, seeded & chopped
    2 Tbsp tomato paste
    1 Tbsp fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried
    2 cups chick peas, cooked or canned
    2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
    2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
    6 cups chicken stock
    1/3 lb orzo
    salt & pepper to taste

    Heat olive oil over med-high heat until rippling in a large saucepan or soup pot. Add the garlic and leek and saute until garlic is golden brown. Turn heat down to simmer. Add tomato, tomato paste and rosemary. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Stir in chick peas, basil, parsley and stock. Turn heat to high & bring to rapid boil. Add orzo & cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat & adjust seasonings. Serve hot or room temp. Serves 6.

    It's about 237 calories per cup and it's so yummy!
  • wyattj99
    wyattj99 Posts: 454 Member
    I'm the same, been wanting to try them but not sure what to do...I have seen them in a can, is those ok to buy?
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    Cookies!!

    PeanutButterChocolateChipChickpeaCookies

    1¼ cups canned chickpeas, well-rinsed and patted dry with a paper towel1
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    ½ cup + 2 tablespoons (165 grams) peanut or almond butter -room temperature 2
    ¼ cup (80 grams) honey (can use agave and maple syrup)
    1 teaspoon baking powder3
    a pinch of salt if your peanut butter doesn't have salt in it
    ½ cup (90 grams) chocolate chips

    Directions
    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C. Combine all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a food processor and process until very smooth. Make sure to scrape the sides and the top to get the little chunks of chickpeas and process again until they're combined.
    2. Put in the chocolate chips and stir it if you can, or pulse it once or twice. The mixture will be very thick and sticky.
    3. With wet hands, form into 1½" balls. Place onto a piece of parchment paper. If you want them to look more like normal cookies, press down slightly on the balls. They don't do much rising.
    4. Bake for about 10 minutes. The dough balls will still be very soft when you take them out of the oven. They will not set like normal cookies.
    5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature (or in the fridge) for up to 1 week.
  • Plooty222
    Plooty222 Posts: 76 Member
    Chickpeas with tomato, onion, and hardboiled egg is a great little salad :-)

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