Chickpeas are honestly the best things for people who want to gain some extra protein without indulging in meats. From hummus to soups and paired with rice like how we Indians enjoy it, chickpeas are one of the most diversely used food items in the world.
Serve them as a side dish or a snacking item, these boiled and then roasted chickpeas added with some herbs, salt and paprika are yum.
Chickpeas when boiled and pureed can be used as an amazing soup thickener. It’s best for people following dairy-free or vegan diets.
If you are making a vegetable sandwich or one with meat, mashed chickpeas can be used as the first base. It adds an explosion of taste and is great for protein.
If you haven’t heard of this before, you’re missing out on something. Aquafaba is made out of the chickpea liquid (one you get from a canned boiled chickpea bottle or the leftover liquid from boiling chickpeas with some salt). This when whisked fast can be used in place of egg whites in treats such as meringues.
We can’t complete the list without mentioning Hummus – a Middle Eastern dip with whole chickpeas, garlic, tahini and olive oil. You can eat that as a dip with crackers, pita bread and more.
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