7 Tasty Recipes to Make Using Chickpeas
An extremely versatile ingredient.
23 August 2016
ewfood
Chickpeas are such a versatile thing to use in the kitchen; you can eat them either hot or cold, canned or dried, they can be in your starter or your main, or as a side dish. Roast them, use them as a substitute for croutons in salad or turn them into a snack... Whatever the dish, we're sure we can all agree that the chickpea really is great.
Not forgetting they're the main reason we're all addicted to the tasty, silky-smooth snack we love and know as hummus. God bless the chickpea!
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So if you're craving chickpeas and want to give a new dish a try, here's seven recipes to make using them!
Chickpea and Potato Curry
This healthy, filling and tasty curry is a great choice for a low fat vegetarian meal, or as a side dish to accompany other main dishes.
Chickpea Luncheon
Try this light lunch the next time you're after some yummy chickpeas!
Chickpea, Barley and Zucchini Salad
This is a great and easy salad to make that will satisfy all taste buds with the nutty flavour of the chickpeas and fresh zucchini.
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Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Sweetcorn Patties
Enjoy these tasty little patties as a starter or a snack, or serve a larger portion with a salad and new potatoes or wedges as a vegetarian main course.
Lentil, Chickpea and Bean Soup
This soup is packed full of goodness and is really easy to make with great tasting results- make a batch for dinner tonight and freeze the rest!
Potato Cake with Punjabi Chickpeas
Also known as Lucknowi Tikki, this recipe for four people is a great taste of authentic Punjabi cuisine that will spoil your tastebuds. You'll never think of the chickpea the same again.
Warm Lentil Chickpea Soup
This recipe results in a really tasty soup that up to eight people can enjoy! Perfect for any starter or side dish, the mix of chickpeas, beans, tomatoes and more make for a really hearty soup you'll most definitely enjoy!
Do you have any chickpea recipes that you enjoy making? Share them with us by emailing [email protected] and we'll feature them on our site!
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