Craving a crunchy snack? Try these homemade Crispy Garlic Chickpeas. Chickpeas are always a staple in my pantry. If you’ve been reading my blog for some time now, I use chickpeas in a lot of my recipes, like my Chickpea Walnut Sandwich or my Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute. I’ve even put them into desserts, like my Peanut Butter Chocolate…
Adding more plant-based proteins into a healthy diet, like chickpeas, can reduce the risk of heart disease. Chickpeas are a versatile legume in the kitchen and with a few simple ingredients, you’ll get hooked on these Lemon Parsley Chickpeas! I’m on a total chickpea kick lately. These lemon parsley chickpeas, hummus, and Banza pasta.. I…
Looking for a refreshing, protein-packed salad that’s ready in minutes? This Tomato Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas and Feta is a must-try! Loaded with vibrant vegetables, plant-based protein, and creamy feta, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for meal prep, summer cookouts, or a quick weekday lunch. Why You’ll Love This Salad Quick & Easy – Ready…
Get out of your lunchtime rut and make packing lunches more exciting with this Chickpea Salad Sandwich. Ever get in a lunch rut? Need new ideas for packing your kids’ or your own lunch? Are packable noontime options dwindling? Surely you’ve met the ‘What shall I pack for lunch?” question. I always pack my lunch…
Move over chickpea hummus. There’s a new hummus in town – Edamame Avocado Hummus. I recently did a presentation about smart snacking. One thing I like to mention about smart snacking is to opt for real food first. Snacking is an opportunity for nourishment. Yes, grabbing a bar is quick (some bars do pack in great…
With just five simple ingredients, this Tomato Cucumber Salad will become a regular side dish to serve up with any spring or summer recipe. Why I love this Tomato Cucumber Salad recipe Who says salads have to start with a bed of lettuce? We’ve chatted before about how salads don’t have to be boring! What…
Did you know April 23rd is picnic day? What are your favorite picnic recipes? Add this Greek Pasta Salad to your next picnic spread. I had many summer jobs during high school and in between college semesters. One of them was at an outdoor catering business. We did a lot of BBQ’s and graduation parties, which served…
Looking for a protein-packed and plant-based breakfast? Try a new breakfast idea, Smashed Chickpea Scramble. I have a slight obsession with chickpeas. If you search “chickpeas” on my recipe index tab, there are plenty of recipes to choose from. For me, what I think sets them apart is their texture. With a firmer texture, chickpeas…
When breakfast sounds and tastes like dessert, this Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl it worth waking up for. Cookie dough for breakfast. Yup, you heard that correctly. I love making cookie dough desserts with chickpeas. I had some leftover chickpeas in my refrigerator, but not enough to make one of my signature desserts, cookie dough bites….
Are you ready to take dessert up to a whole new level? Chocolate + Peanut Butter + Cookie Dough – need I say more? Enter – Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cups. Is there a certain way you eat certain foods? Anytime I eat a Reese’s peanut butter cup, I gently poke out the middle and eat…
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