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Proteins

Chickpea

Chickpeas are cooked legumes with a mild, nutty flavor and firm texture. Drained and rinsed chickpeas are commonly used in salads, soups, curries, and spreads like hummus.

Beneficial properties

high in fiber good plant protein source supports fullness low glycemic impact rich in folate contains iron and magnesium

Nutritional highlights

Chickpeas provide fiber, plant protein, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and potassium.

Conditions it helps with

Bloating, Gas, & Indigestion

Includes: Bloating

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Constipation

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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)

Includes: Diabetes Type 2

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Diabetes (Type 2)

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Heart Disease

Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)

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High Blood Pressure

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High Blood Pressure

Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension

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High Cholesterol

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Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells

Includes: Anemia

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Obesity

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Weight Gain & Obesity

Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain

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Recipes featuring Chickpea

Thai Roasted Potatoes

Baked Falafel Salad

Sneaky Chickpea Burgers

Healthy Creamy Pasta with Veggies and Chickpeas

Quick Chickpea Bolognese

15-Minute Quinoa Slaw Bowl

Chickpea Curry Stew with Kale

Crispy Baked Falafels

Lemon Orzo Salad

Sheet Pan Supper with Broccoli, Spuds, and Maple-Balsamic Chickpeas

Lemon Hummus Soup with Kale

Greek-Style Slow-Cooker Farro with Chickpeas and Artichokes

Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

Vegan Niçoise Salad Bowls

Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free), Plus Topping Ideas

Mashed Rutabaga with Italian Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas

Moroccan Grain Bowl

Dreena Burton’s Easy 3-Bean Salad

Bulgur-Bean Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

Cilantro Ranch Bean Salad

Blood Orange-Farro Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

The Best Oil-Free Hummus

Healthy Chocolate Hummus

Vegan Cheesy Crackers

Curried Roasted Carrot Hummus

Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dip

Fresh Spinach Hummus

Green Pea Hummus with Fresh Mint

30-Minute Chickpea Noodle Soup with Spinach

Khow Suey (Burmese Curry Noodle Soup)

Vegan Pasta Fagioli

Individual Broccoli and Wild Rice Casseroles

Vegan Pimiento Cheesy Mac

Vegetable Pot Pie

Zucchini Fritters

Chickpea Quinoa Power Bowl

Harissa Carrot & Chickpea Grain Bowl

Lemon Parsley Chickpea Orzo

Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Salad

Roasted Chickpeas

Savory Chickpea Breakfast Hash

Smoky Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

Chickpea Caesar Wrap

Chickpea Pesto Pasta

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Butternut Squash Soup and Salad

Garlic, Chickpea, and Spinach Soup

Roasted Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Cookie Dough

Curried Cauliflower Chickpea Wraps

Falafel Gyro with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

Fermented Hummus

Ginger Sesame Chickpea Slaw

Instant Pot Spiced Quinoa & Cauliflower

Veggies & Hummus

Mediterranean Stuffed Pita

Tofu and Veggie Frittata

Tortilla Española with Potatoes and Red Peppers

Chilled Noodle Bowls with Mixed Veggies and Minted Pea Dressing

Stone Fruit Pasta Salad with Fennel

Veggie Potluck Pasta Salad

Rainbow Veggie Slaw Wrap

Loaded Potato Skins

Vegan BLTA with Carrot Bacon

"No-Tuna" Salad Sandwich

Loaded Vegan Chalupas with Chipotle Queso

Zucchini Rollatini with Quinoa and Chickpeas

Mushroom Chorizo Tacos con Papas

Creamy Vegetable Soup with Escarole

Thai Green Curry Chickpeas with Spinach

Aquafaba Whipped Cream

Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Basil

Dreena Burton's Easy 3-Bean Salad

Chickpea Wraps with Homemade Spinach Tortillas

Crispy French Toast Cups with Bananas Foster Topping

Mini Apple-Raisin Muffins

Blueberry-Raspberry Aquafaba Muffins

Banana-Stuffed Aquafaba French Toast

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower and Potato Casserole

Potato-Spinach Casserole with Trumpet Mushrooms

30-Minute Chickpea Pozole

Muffin Tin Mini Tostadas

Street Corn Tostadas

Gluten-Free Crepes

Leftover Veggie Chickpea Omelette

Thai Chickpea-Almond Curry

Lebanese Lentil Burgers in Cabbage Pockets

Greek Salad with Air-Fryer Falafel

Hearty Pesto Salad with Tomatoes, Farro, and Air-Fried Chickpeas

Grilled Tofu Kabobs with Rhubarb-Balsamic Glaze and Quinoa Pilaf

Garden Chickpea Tomato Soup

Chickpea and Corn Fritters with Tomato-Corn Chutney

Smoky Little Devils

Tuna and Chickpea Salad

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Jennifer Aniston Salad

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Peach Salad with Kale & Avocado

Quinoa Bowls with Creamy Pesto Dressing

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Easy Pumpkin Curry

Chickpea Noodle Soup

Vegetarian Cobb Salad

Easiest Baked Falafel

Socca Pizza with Roasted Veggies

Pesto Pasta Salad (in 30 minutes!)

Thai Chickpea Curry (Quick & Easy!)

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad (Vegan!)

Kung Pao Chickpeas (in a Slow Cooker!)

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry (Vegan!)

Chickpea Tikka Masala

Snickerdoodle Genius Blondies

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