Once we consider Superfoods, chickpeas aren’t essentially what involves thoughts, however chickpeas have many shocking well being advantages.
They include vital nutritional vitamins and minerals (B, B6, folate and vitamin E), they’ve protein, numerous fiber, and all that fiber may very well maintain you’re feeling fuller longer, holding your weight in verify.
They’re additionally intestine wholesome and coronary heart wholesome.
You’ll be able to roast them, puree them, and add them to soups and stews.
Evidently, they pack a mighty dietary punch!
This recipe is by far my favourite method to eat them. I feel it’d grow to be yours too!
VEGAN TUSCAN CHICKPEAS
INGREDIENTS:
-1/2 ONION CHOPPED
-3 CLOVES GARLIC MNCED
-1 CUP FULL FAT COCONUT MILK
-1/2 CUP VEGETABLE BROTH
-1 CUP FINELY CHOPPED BASIL
-2 TBSPN NUTRITIONAL YEAST
-1 TBSPN DIJON MUSTARD
-JUICE FROM 1/2 LEMON
-PINCH OF THYME
-PINCH OF OREGANO
-4 TBSPN TOMATO PASTE
-9 OZ JAR OF SUNDRIED TOMATOES /DRAIN OIL AND CHOP
-1 CAN CHICKPEAS
-4 CUPS FRESH BABY SPINACH
-SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
DIRECTIONS
HEAT OIL IN A SKILLET OVER MED HEAT, ADD ONIONS AND GARLICAND COOK TILL SOFTENED.
ADD ALL REMAINING INGREEDIENTS EXCEPT FOR SPINACH. MIX TILL COMBINED.
SIMMER FOR 15/20 MINUTES.
TURN HEAT TO LOW, ADD SPINACH, STIR TO WILT. REMOVE FROM HEAT TO COOL.
SERVE WITH FRESH CRUSTY BREAD.
ENJOY!
Juli Posner, Founder, A Sensible Chef