chick peas... whats your fav recipe?

Aross83

Hi All,
I have a bunch of chickpeas i want to use up. please tell me some of your favorite ways to eat them..
i usually make a chickpea salad.. or brown rice with chickpeas..


thanks

12774

Try curried chickpeas with a little cumin added . Great with brown rice. Enjoy!

Aross83

i found this recipe i am going to try at some point


Couscous With Chickpeas, Fennel, and Citrus
Serves 2-4


1 large fennel bulb with fronds
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 cups (or 1 15-ounce can) cooked and drained chickpeas
10 Kalamata olives, halved and pitted
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Zest and juice of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup instant couscous

Trim fennel and cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges. Reserve fronds for garnish.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Add coriander, chickpeas, olives, and lemon juice to pan and stir to combine. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, juice the orange into a liquid measuring cup and top off with water to make 1 1/2 cups of liquid. Add liquid to a small saucepan along with 1 tablespoon olive oil, orange zest, lemon zest, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for at least 5 minutes.

To serve, fluff couscous grains with a fork and spread on a dish. Spoon chickpeas and fennel over couscous and garnish with fennel fronds.

Aross83

I found this one too..


Chickpea and Chorizo Soup
makes about 2 quarts

12 ounces chorizo sausage
1 large white onion, chopped and thinly sliced
4 stalks of celery, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespons fresh thyme, minced
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

Chop or crumble the chorizo into bite-size pieces. Film a heavy pan lightly with olive oil and put over medium-high heat. Cook the chorizo for about five minutes or until it starts browning and and smoking. Lift out and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Pour a little more olive oil into the pan and turn the heat to medium. Add the onions and celery and cook for about ten minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for another couple minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Add the chorizo back in, along with the chickpeas and beans. Cook all together for a minute, stirring, until the beans are well coated with the onions and oil.

Add the broth and white wine and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and add the parsley and olive oil. Simmer for about half an hour, or until slightly reduced. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving

1sophiesophie

This isn't chickpea dominated, but they make an unusual (and successful) addition to this delicious chilli. If you make this with extra lean mince too, it is really guilt free and great served on its own with a dollop of half fat creme fraiche or, if you have more calories to spare, some rice or jacket potato:
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/chilli-con-carne

Aross83

This isn't chickpea dominated, but they make an unusual (and successful) addition to this delicious chilli. If you make this with extra lean mince too, it is really guilt free and great served on its own with a dollop of half fat creme fraiche or, if you have more calories to spare, some rice or jacket potato:
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/chilli-con-carne

that looks good! thank you!

caroldot

I've never tried it but I found a recipe on pinterest for roasting chickpea's in some spices. They're crunchy and look like a great snack & alternative to chips with a sandwich.

Aross83

yeah i roast them all the time.. they are yummy like that..

murmuration

This is one of my favourites, from one of my favourite recipe websites: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/lemony-chickpea-stirfry-recipe.html

There are other chickpea recipes on there. The panfried chickpea salad looks yum.

sandobr1

I usually used canned. Rinse and saute in a pan with a little oil and garlic, maybe 7-9 minutes until they start to dry out a little, sprinke with a touch of salt and paprika, my fave is smoked paprika. Awesome side dish, my 7 yo gobbles these up.

Dethea

I like to roast them in the oven with a little olive oil and salt. They get really crunchy, kind of like corn nuts.

mmhopper41

Make cookies out of them!

http://www.pincookie.com/no-flour-no-oil-no-white-sugar-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-bites/

djcon

you can make hummus with them...I dont have the recipe but you can google it

sgv0918

i've only had them in a green salad or in chili

CharlieBarleyMom

I got this recipe from www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com - absolutely love this chick!

I made these last Easter and took them to a dinner (told no one what they were) and they were loved by most. Not all folks loved them because they are very sweet - I LOVED THEM!

Genius Chocolate-Chip Blondies

(makes 15-20 squares)
■1 1/2 cups chickpeas or white beans (1 can, drained and rinsed) (250g after draining)
■3/4 tsp baking powder
■1/8 tsp baking soda
■level 1/4 tsp salt
■3/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar (See note below, for substitutions)
■2 tsp vanilla extract
■1/4 cup ground flax or quick oats (20g)
■1/4 cup peanut butter (or other fat source) (see nutrition link below, for lower-cal options)
■optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips (Not “optional” if you’re CCK!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend all ingredients (except chips) until very smooth in a food processor (not a blender). Mix in chips, and scoop into a greased (or tinfoil-lined) 8×8 pan. Optional: for “prettiness” you can stick some chocolate chips on top of the batter as well. Bake for around 30 minutes. They’ll look a little undercooked when you take them out, but they firm up as they cool, and you don’t want them to get hard.

Wendysworld13

I eat them just rinsed as a protein pow! Put them on salads and add to anything I like lots. Mash them and use instead of mayo. Oh the fun you can have with a garbanzo bean - I even like saying it!

tasharock

bump!

Julesjhj

Google "roasted Chickpeas" you can put any kind of spice on them....they make a crunchy and filling treat and so much better for you than chips!

trimblt

Rinse them, put them in a bowl and add 2 tbsp of oil, a pinch of salt and a pinch of Cyaenne spice (or more if you like spice.). Put them on a cookie sheet and roast them in the oven at 400 for about 45 minutes. Shaking them up about three times during them cooking. Cool and enjoy!

Aross83

thanks! i do roast them all the time. just wanted to see what other people make with them..

stephanieb72

love chick peas... bump for later.

L00py_T0ucan

resounding bump. :flowerforyou:

Bentley2718

I eat them cold out of the fridge or can. I eat them on salads. You can also make your own hummus. There are a ton of recipes online for roasted chickpeas, which makes a nice crunchy snack, flavored any way you can imagine. One of my favorite chickpea dishes is this one: http://sarahscucinabella.com/2011/03/08/indian-inspired-roasted-cauliflower-and-chickpeas-over-rice/

eatrainsmile

I like to roast them in the oven with a little olive oil and salt. They get really crunchy, kind of like corn nuts.

Do you use canned boiled chickpeas? How do you get them crunchy? What is the temperature and duration of roasting?

Hearts_2015

Make cookies out of them!

http://www.pincookie.com/no-flour-no-oil-no-white-sugar-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-bites/

I think I'll try these out on someone, seeing the photo no one would have a clue! They look tasty and I always like to sneak in healthy food to ppl that say they hate that 'crap'. lol

Thanks for the link!

I like to roast them in the oven with a little olive oil and salt. They get really crunchy, kind of like corn nuts.

Do you use canned boiled chickpeas? How do you get them crunchy? What is the temperature and duration of roasting?

Simple Spice-Roasted Chickpeas

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Pat the rinsed chickpeas dry with a clean kitchen towel. In a medium bowl, gently toss the chickpeas with the remaining ingredients until evenly coated with the oil and seasonings. Spread the chickpeas evenly on the baking sheet.

Bake for about 40 minutes until crispy and deeply golden brown. Cool completely before serving. (Roasted chickpeas retain their crispness best on the day they are made.)


"A blend of spices gives the chickpeas subtle flavor without being spicy at all, so even picky eaters will gobble these up. I like to use a medley of garlic powder, ground cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, but feel free to experiment with your own favorites."

Sprinkled on top of salads and stir-fries
As a garnish for some tomato soup
Mixed with nuts and dried fruit for a twist on trail mix

http://balancedplatter.com/simple-spice-roasted-chickpeas/

evdenapoli

My Favorites are:

Snack: Pat them dry then pre-heat oven at 450 ... mix with some canola oil, cayenne or paprika ro even dried chilli powder and roast for about 40-45 mins and then lightly salt with sea salt.

aphid

i do them with mushrooms and peppers, then mix in lemon and coriander, take off the heat and mix greek yogurt in, and serve with rice.

bfitgirl

Bump

Pandy1962

anyone mentioned Falafels yet? I have copied this recipe off a website as mine in downstairs and i am feeling to lazy today to go and get it, but it is basically the same.

One 15-oz. can chickpeas, well drained
1 red onion, very finely chopped
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour (you could also try using panko breadcrumbs or whole wheat breadcrumbs. Note: to make this gluten-free, use chickpea flour)
3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tbsp. ground cumin
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. paprika, or more to taste
black pepper, to taste

Olive oil nonstick spray to cook with

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place all ingredients for falafel except the baking power in a food processor, and give them a good chop.
Transfer into a bowl, add the baking powder and stir together. Using a potato masher, mash any big chunks that remain – Mixture should remain slightly chunky, not smooth.
Spray a baking sheet thoroughly with olive oil nonstick spray.
One at a time, take spoonfuls of mixture in your hands and form 15 balls, each about the size of a ping pong ball, and gently place them on the baking sheet.
Spray the top of each ball with olive oil nonstick spray, for a total of about a 2-second spray.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes (note – depending on your oven, this might take longer – up to 20-25 minutes – but be sure to check on them to make sure the bottom doesn’t burn!).
Remove baking sheet from the oven, and carefully turn each ball over, gently reshaping if the bottoms have flattened.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 – 15 minutes (or longer, depending on your oven), until golden brown and slightly crispy. Allow to cool and set for at least 5 minutes.

Serve in Pita bread with salad and hummus.

1 pita half with salad and 3 falafel balls and 1-3 tbsp hummus dip has 200 calories, 2.5g fat, 8.5g fiber, and 10g protein!
(I got this from the recipe site so I do not know if the calorie count is correct)

mjterp

I got this recipe from www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com - absolutely love this chick!

I made these last Easter and took them to a dinner (told no one what they were) and they were loved by most. Not all folks loved them because they are very sweet - I LOVED THEM!

Genius Chocolate-Chip Blondies

(makes 15-20 squares)
■1 1/2 cups chickpeas or white beans (1 can, drained and rinsed) (250g after draining)
■3/4 tsp baking powder
■1/8 tsp baking soda
■level 1/4 tsp salt
■3/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar (See note below, for substitutions)
■2 tsp vanilla extract
■1/4 cup ground flax or quick oats (20g)
■1/4 cup peanut butter (or other fat source) (see nutrition link below, for lower-cal options)
■optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips (Not “optional” if you’re CCK!)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend all ingredients (except chips) until very smooth in a food processor (not a blender). Mix in chips, and scoop into a greased (or tinfoil-lined) 8×8 pan. Optional: for “prettiness” you can stick some chocolate chips on top of the batter as well. Bake for around 30 minutes. They’ll look a little undercooked when you take them out, but they firm up as they cool, and you don’t want them to get hard.

THESE SOUND AMAZING! Bumping for other recipes, too!

rachmaree

Some nice recipes! İ like to blend with pureed pumpkin and protein powder and eat with a spoon