Recipezaar: Chickpeas/Garbanzos,Spicy recipes

Dukkah (Spicy Nut Mix for Dipping With Flatbread)

Thu, 19 Feb 2004 19:59:45 -0500

This is a snack served in middle eastern markets. It is known as the dukkah, the poor man's dinner, and perfect travel food. You can serve this as described or instead of the pitas you can serve with balls of soft cheese, sliced tomatoes, or cucumbers. Keeps well also unrefridgerated. -- posted by tinala

Curried Okra, Mushrooms and Garbanzo Beans

Fri, 05 Mar 2004 20:00:34 -0500

This recipe is really easy to prepare, and it is SO delicious. You will love the mango relish with it, too! -- posted by love4culinary

Garbanzo Beans (Chole)

Thu, 13 May 2004 19:59:52 -0400

For all you chick pea lovers. With an Indian kick. -- posted by ~Rita~

Chickpeas With Garlic and Green Chilies

Fri, 21 May 2004 19:59:51 -0400

Another one from my foreign food-loving sister, Ashley. She says this is like a stew that reheats well and tastes good over anything. -- posted by Barenaked Chef

Green Chili Hummus Dip

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 20:00:21 -0400

A little twist on the hummus recipe. The green chilies gives this dip a nice slight kick. This also makes a great sandwich spread. -- posted by ~Rita~

Soft and Spicy Indian Rolls

Fri, 27 Aug 2004 20:00:05 -0400

its a fav dish of my SIL and one of the few things she is famous for...thought i'd share it with you...hope you like it... -- posted by Nisha

Roasted Red Pepper and Rosemary Hummus

Tue, 05 Oct 2004 20:00:19 -0400

This recipe has its roots from the Moosewood cookbook (1st generation) but it has been revised and added to so much it barely resembles the original. This recipe receives rants and raves from everyone who tries it, hummus lovers and new initiates alike. Full of flavor, rich in taste and a carefully crafted roller coaster of spices, this is probably one of the best versions of the popular hummus recipe you will ever try! -- posted by Chris Hoekstra

Orange Squash and Garbanzo Stew/Soup

Fri, 08 Oct 2004 19:59:26 -0400

A healthy Veggie diabetic soup/stew with reduced fat coconut milk, spices and lots of taste!! (from Diabetic cooking) Diabetic exchanges = 3 starch, 2 fat. -- posted by Derf

Hummus

Tue, 09 Nov 2004 19:59:56 -0500

Presented By: Al Harb, Harby's Pizza & Deli -- posted by Danny Beason

Spicy Crisp Peanuts

Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:00:45 -0500

this can be served with cocktails good on a very cold winter day -- posted by crazy cook

Two Bean Chipotle Hummus

Sat, 09 Apr 2005 10:41:28 -0400

I created this recipe in an attempt to make a hummus that my husband would like. He doesn't like the texture of chickpeas. The Great Northern beans really make this creamy without the addition of things like additional fat, yogurt, or tofu - all things I've tried and didn't care for. Since the white beans are mild in flavor, the garbanzo bean flavor still comes through just fine. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to get it the way you like it best. I do not add salt when using canned beans, but I probably would add a little bit of sea salt if I were using beans cooked from dry. -- posted by Vino Girl

Easy Spicy Vegetarian Chili

Mon, 09 May 2005 16:55:39 -0400

This is a very thick chili. The bulgur almost takes on the colour, form/texture of ground meat. Excellent with fresh bread and a garden salad or as a meal itself. Freezes/reheats well. From Meal Lean i Yumm! -- posted by LUv 2 BaKE

Moroccan Chicken Soup

Mon, 09 May 2005 19:37:04 -0400

I got this one in my email today from a local grocery store. -- posted by Vino Girl

Roasted Vegetable Hummus

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 11:20:35 -0400

If you love hummus, you will enjoy this version very much. If you don't love hummus, you will still enjoy this sweet, savory dip/spread because the flavor of the roasted onions, peppers and eggplant shines through. You can make this dip ahead of time as it keeps well for several days in the refrigerator, but please bring it to room temperature or warm slightly before serving with pita chips or as a wonderful sandwich spread. -- posted by Geema

Fried Chickpeas

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 10:29:32 -0400

. -- posted by Mimi Bobeck

Moroccan Vegetable Casserole

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:39:26 -0400

Packed with vegetables,this casserole is full of flavour. Recipe found in an Australian cooking magazine and adjusted for our tastes. Add more chilli powder if you like your food spicier! -- posted by Fairy Nuff

Roasted Red Peppers and Garbanzo Bean Spread

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:10:56 -0500

Serve this delicious recipe with toasted French bread or toasted pita wafers. I can't remember where I found this recipe. Perhaps it was on a vegetarian site. Let chill for 2 to 3 hours, before serving. -- posted by Manami

Curry and Garbanzo Bean Soup

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 19:48:20 -0500

I thought this up last night and it turned out pretty well. I'm not sure what the exact measurements are, so I guessed. This can be made into a vegan meal by substituting the chicken broth for veggie and the regular yogurt for soy. Feel free to adjust to your own tastes. -- posted by BurtonFanatic

Yummilicious Cilantro Garlic Hummus

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:15:07 -0500

This is a super easy hummus spread that I just created one night. It's so good I eat it with a spoon! ha ha. It's also good with chips or spread on a sandwich. -- posted by bliss336

Spicy Chicken Stew

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:47:02 -0500

I usually eyeball all the ingredients in this stew, add more spices if you like your stew really spicy. -- posted by Poutine

Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:55:01 -0500

Really very tasty and a bit different. -- posted by Manami

Tomato Chickpea Soup

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:01:10 -0400

This is a delicious, hearty soup! -- posted by Schnuck

Avocado Hummus

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:14:22 -0400

This took me less then 5 minutes to throw together but it took an hour to chill. To put it on turkey sandwiches was given by TexasHurricane in her review. I think I found this on an Avocado web site. -- posted by Manami

Garbanzos in Coconut Milk

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:26:27 -0400

This recipe is from Zanzibar, Tanzania, where coconut and clove are major revenue and Indian ingredients influence local cuisine. Turmeric gives the dish a yellow color that darkens with cooking. This is better the second day, when the flavors have blended. For a change, you can substitute any other bean for garbanzos. -- posted by Valeria

Falafel Croquettes

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:24:51 -0400

An unusual snack or appetizer, make your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! -- posted by Dancer^

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:22:26 -0400

Posting this for ZWT 2006, this takes the common chickpea and makes it into a spicy snack food. -- posted by JanetC-KY

Spicy Moroccan Chicken

Tue, 04 Jul 2006 18:23:02 -0400

This high-protein, easy-to-make stew bursts with flavor and antioxidants. 431 Calories, 31 grams of protein, 45 Carbs, 15g of fat, 2g saturated fat, 7g fiber. From USA Weekend. -- posted by BurtonFanatic

Hummus... Smooth & Creamy

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 15:22:02 -0400

Forget those tubs in the supermarket, they never taste like the real thing. I always use Ziyad brand products for a more authentic middle eastern taste.The addition of the "tetbeleh" is how it is mainly made in the Jordan. In the mid east people enjoy this as a breakfast side, typically someone makes a run to the nearby falafel restaurant and brings back falafel, hommus and foul(fave beans) and serve with a side of green olives, white cheese and tea using our pita bread as our spoons, and there you have a middle eastern breakfast. In the U.S. it is served as a side dish for the most part, but in the middle east it is more a breakfast dish. -- posted by chef FIFI

Hummus With Chipotles & a Hint of Orange

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:45:00 -0400

I kicked up my Recipe #51535 Rich, Smooth, & Healthy hummus by adding chipotle in adobo sauce and refreshing orange juice and zest! Serve with toasted pitas. Use as a spread in wraps. Spread on toasted rye topped with ripe tomatoes. Also add diced roasted red peppers if you like. -- posted by ~Rita~

Spicy Vegetable Chapati Wraps

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:50:49 -0500

Great food for watching the cricket with ;) -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

Pumpkin, Chickpea and Banana Curry

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:56:34 -0500

This combination of flavours may sound odd but they work together so well! Try it, you will be a convert! -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

Creamy Chickpea Curry

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 21:49:36 -0500

This dish goes together very quickly. You will have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. If you don't have cooked rice, start it before you make the curry and they should be finished at the same time. -- posted by KelBel

Curried Winter Vegetable Soup

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:49:26 -0500

From Rachel Ray Show today with Rupert Everett. Looks really yummy - plan to make it for dinner tonight so will report back and take pictures!! -- posted by Mommy Diva

Chickpea Stir Fry

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:33:32 -0500

This was a really happy accident it was a rescue attempt when another recipe went wrong and it was so delicious I had to post it so I could make it again. These are the basic ingredients but I was planning to add a handful of raisins next time I make this. -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

No Fat Turkey Chili - a La Dave

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:31:47 -0500

This is a very versatile chili recipe that also tastes great! They key is the ground turkey breast, which has almost no fat (1 gm per serving vs. 12 gm for most store-bought regular ground turkey). You can easily lower the heat by removing the seeds and pith (white stuff) from some or all of the peppers. If you want to make it Vegetarian, you can remove the turkey and substitute cubed Tofu (or not) and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also use the dry ingredients by themselves as a nice chili powder for other recipes. -- posted by David Bishop

Moroccan Chicken

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:51:55 -0500

I had this at a potluck and it was drop-dead delicious! A great balance of sweet and spice! I know there are lots of Moroccan Chicken recipes here on 'Zaar, but this one seems a little different to the rest. There are quite a few ingredients, but it is actually very simple to do. Prep time includes marinating time. -- posted by Paja

Winter Squash, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:06:54 -0400

Inspired by the flavors of North Africa, this vegetarian stew replaces the tagine with the crock pot. The combination of saffron, ginger and cinnamon give of a wonderful aroma and flavor. It would tempting to substitute canned chickpeas here but you will get a different result. In this dish the chickpeas while tender have greater firmness than the canned type. Time saving tip: Prepare the ingredients the night before, placing the cubed squash, carrots, onions, tomato paste, garlic and ginger in one sealable bag or covered container, the lentils and dried spices in another. In the morning add the contents of both bags/containers, the soaked chickpeas and broth to your crock pot, turn it on and go. -- posted by justcallmetoni

Sweet Chickpea Curry

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:35:07 -0400

Chock-full of chickpeas, this colourful stew is mildly spicy and divinely easy. Just throw it all in the oven, stir once, and dinner's ready in an hour! It's my slight adaption to Dreena Burton's recipe in "Vive Le Vegan!"(awesome cookbook!) -- posted by White Rose Child

Chickpea Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:12:05 -0400

No such thing as too many chickpea salads! This was an especially good version I thought, altered a bit with my own and my BF's taste in mind. Extremely easy and no cooking involved, particularly good for lunch at the office or a weekend picnic since it's best at room temperature. If you'd like to make this for a no-cook summer dinner, it's a main meal for two (with a side of green vegetables) or a side dish for four. A Sara Foster recipe from the 4/2007 version of Cottage Living. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Cassic Spicy Sausage Casserole

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:45:52 -0400

It won't go wrong, and it needs no accompaniment except for lots of crusty bread to mop up the plate! It is possible to substitute beef sausages, although I have never managed to make a successful vegetarian version. -- posted by Phoebegee

Spicy Hummus

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:52:53 -0400

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay. Soak chickepeas overnight before making this recipe. It reduces the cook time. Time to make does not include chickpea cook time. -- posted by BurtonFanatic

Gallina Con Garbanzos ( Chicken With Chickpeas)

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:36:30 -0400

Overnight soaking not included in preparation time. If in a hurry, canned chickpeas well-drained are just fine. -- posted by Molly53

Shrimp Quesadillas

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:35:17 -0400

Here's another take on quesadillas that you might enjoy - Mediterranean! Quick and good! Better Homes & Gardens, May 2007 edition -- posted by Manami

Low Fat Hot Chicken Chili

Thu, 10 May 2007 15:00:01 -0400

This is such a household favorite that I usually make a triple recipe, filling our poor little 18-quart Nesco oven to the very brim, and then freeze a bunch of it. The recipe as I received it called for 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne (hah!). I replaced that with 3 items: roasted New Mexico chiles (Barkers if you like it really hot), chipotle powder, and chipotle puree. If you can't find some or all of these ingredients, try to find some adobo sauce and use about 3 tablespoons of it. The chipotle puree is just pureed canned chipotles adobado (i.e., in adobo sauce), and it is the adobo that lends a delicious smoky flavor to the dish. WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT HANDLE SPICY HOT FOOD WELL, replace some/all of the New Mexico peppers, chipotle powder, chipotle puree, and cayenne with something more suitable to your palate. -- posted by Rainier Wolfcastle

Spicy Mex-Style Chickpea Snacks

Sun, 27 May 2007 23:47:22 -0400

A great and tasty snack - and it's even healthy! -- posted by Veganized

Caldo Tlalpeno

Thu, 31 May 2007 11:29:26 -0400

A traditional spicy chicken soup from the heart of Mexico! -- posted by Chef #508971

Falafel

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:13:00 -0400

A chickpea recipe used from the Middle East to the Far East. With a nice kick and smokiness from the cumin. -- posted by ~Rita~

Spicy Chickpea Casserole - Vegetarian Delight!

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:59:58 -0400

This is a perfect vegetarian recipe. It is very tasty, very filling and easy to prepare. Why not try cooking it in a tagine instead of a casserole dish... -- posted by Um Safia

Moroccan Chicken

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 21:14:43 -0400

Another gem I discovered on the Allrecipes website. This recipe was submitted by Sarah and Annette. This is their statement regarding this dish. "Spices, spices, spices! This recipe is thick with 'em, and your taste buds will be thick with pleasure from Moroccan Chicken. This exotic tasting dish is a definite crowd pleaser!" -- posted by Happy Hippie

Spanish Moroccan Fish

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 21:19:05 -0400

This recipe was submitted to the Allrecipes.com website by MaryJane. This is her introduction. "This Moroccan recipe was passed down for generations in my family. We usually serve it on the Sabbath night and holidays. It is a favorite! This dish may be served hot or cold according to taste." -- posted by Happy Hippie

Vicki's Vegetarian Chili

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:12:01 -0400

Delicious,spicy, and hearty. Always gets rave reviews. I often double as it freezes well. Can also serve with corn chips, cheese, sour cream. -- posted by Vicki in CT

Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:38:06 -0400

Here's another recipe I discovered on Allrecipes.com to help me use up my bounty of summer squash. I love spicy dishes, and it seems that this will fill the bill. It was posted by Lorie. She states the following: "This soup is so good and so good for you....if possible use fresh veggies....only use the canned as a last resort!" This sounds really wonderful. -- posted by Happy Hippie

Chickpea / Garbanzo Salad

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:30:41 -0400

For a tasty salad, try this Spanish-style recipe for chickpeas tossed with fresh herbs, cucumber and garlic. The amounts of herbs can be changed according to taste. To save time, use canned chickpeas and start the recipe from step 3. -- posted by English_Rose

Vegan, Pureed Chickpea and Kidney Bean Curry Soup

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:00:40 -0400

This is an amazingly easy, healthy soup made from healthy beans and a few wonderful vegetables, then seasoned with Indian Spices and pureed! You can use canned beans and tomatoes which means this is easier to make than a frozen pizza! -- posted by Jay Antipolis

Moroccan Eggplant With Garbanzo Beans

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:52:30 -0400

This vegetarian dish is full of flavor, substantial, and makes a complete nutritious meal high in protein. The blended spices of garam masala make this dish rich tasting without being high in fat, and can be easily found in the spice section of your favorite market. From The World's Healthiest Foods website. -- posted by wirkwoman1

Indian-Spiced Eggplant & Cauliflower Stew

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:10:29 -0400

Eggplant and cauliflower are two of my favorites - so I had to post it. EatingWell Newsletter, 10/31/07. Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat. -- posted by Manami

A Very Good Tagine/Tajine (Vegetarian)

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:17:14 -0500

This healthy Moroccan tagine is delicious, with chickpeas, sweet potatoes and apricots. Even though I cook for two I make the full amount because, as with many such dishes, the leftovers are scrummy the next day. Originated with WW, developed by me ;) Spices are dried and ground, as tis winter - add more/less of them as pleases you. -- posted by Jude #3

Chickpea Curry

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:05:54 -0500

My sister got this recipe in Chiang Mai, Thailand when she was staying with some locals during her travels. It's one of my favorites. Thai basil tastes best in the recipe but fresh sweet basil is good too. And if you like your curry hot, use 1 TBSP of curry paste. -- posted by Janice Y

Vegan Chickpea Korma

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:43:17 -0500

You can serve this over rice or as is. -- posted by hipbonez

Curried Lentil and Chickpea Burgers

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:34:19 -0500

I've never cooked with lentils before. I started out making a curried lentil salad base, refrigerated what I'd done, then decided to changed the recipe into burgers. These have a lot of flavour and a nice texture. They're quite versatile too. I was low on breadcrumbs and had no eggs. I substituted the egg with 1 tablespoon each of powdered milk, plain flour and water. I substituted the breadcrumbs with 100g packet of rice crackers processed (approx 1 cup) and processed 2 pieces of wholegrain toast. -- posted by Delicious Bits

Moroccan Stew

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:24:04 -0500

this is not really that Moroccan, as it is a combination of several things I had in my pantry the other day that I threw into a pot... but it is very, very good. The recipe makes a lot of food and altogether it costs about $7.00. -- posted by lauren losefast

Pakistani Style Chanay Ka Pulao (Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans Pilaf)

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:25:03 -0500

This is one of the quickest & yet tastiest meal one can make in emergency situations. Although a lot of people usually have the same recipe for Matar (Greenpeas) Pulao & this Pulao. This recipe is way different than the usual Pulao recipe. This one is a bit spicy & more "masalay daar" as I call it. If you are not used to have it that spicy u can always lessen the quantity of chillie powder. A good tip while making any kind of Pulao is that after you add rice in the water mixture. Cook on a high heat till the water dries up completely & then cover & simmer it on low heat, otherwise you'll end up with a mushy halwa rather than your regular Pulao rice. Ginger garlic paste is also optional in this recipe. Yeah yeah I know its the core ingredient in Pakistani dishes but you can skip it if you want. -- posted by Bint e Naeem

Baked Potatoes With a Spicy Filling

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:41:04 -0500

With a spicy garbanzo filling these baked potatoes from Healthy Cooking can be made even more low-fat by baking without oiling them first. -- posted by Julie B's Hive

Pat's Low-Fat White Chili

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:13:30 -0500

This is a great cold weather dinner. The basic recipe came from a South Beach Diet cookbook. Suggestions: Dress it up with all kinds of goodies like fat-free or low fat shredded cheese, fat free sour cream, salsa, cilantro, green chilies, jalapenos or tortilla strips. None of these really add any fat or calories to speak of. Tortilla strips are usually made by frying strips of flour tortillas for about 30 seconds in oil. I discovered that you can get a close second by spraying a cookie sheet with Pam, laying out strips of whole wheat tortillas, and spraying them again with Pam. Bake at 350 until lightly browned and crisp. Why whole wheat tortillas? They have a comparable calorie count to flour but the whole wheat takes longer to digest which lowers the calories stored as fat and adds additional fiber to your diet. Ive messed with this recipe a LOT. You can play with the ingredients to get a lot more soup. For example, Ive added the following, none of which really ups the calories enough to even mention; o More chicken broth o more salsa o Fresh lime juice o Roasted red peppers Let this be dinner along with a salad, sliced orange with chili powder and salt sprinkled on it, and baked whole wheat tortilla covered with melted fat free or low fat cheese and jalapenos or green chilies. -- posted by Chef #774395

Mom's Chili

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:53:43 -0500

Lots of beans and veggies--full of fiber--yummy and good for you too! The Rotel gives it a bright fresh flavor. TIP: Serve with Frito's, shredded cheddar, and sour cream for a complete dinner -- or for a figure friendly alternative, eat "as is" it is great on it's own! -- posted by MasieLynnn

Mom's Chili

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:28:13 -0500

Lots of beans and veggies--full of fiber--yumyy and good for you too! The Rotel gives it a bright fresh flavor. TIP: Serve with Fritos, shredded cheddar, and sour cream for a complete dinner -- or for a figure friendly alternative, eat "as is" it is great on it's own! -- posted by MasieLynnn

Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:11:05 -0500

The richness of Saigon Cinnamon flavors this salad, created by Chef Suzanne Goin of Lucques in Los Angeles. Dates, carrots and toasted pine nuts add color and complexity to the couscous. -- posted by Annacia

Curried Chickpeas and Veggies

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:00:04 -0400

A great curry dish that you can make as hot or as mild as you like, and choose your favorite veggies for taste perfection! For a gluten-free version-ensure the curry powder and soy sauce used are both gluten-free -- posted by kittyroara

Three-Bean Chili With Spring Pesto

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04:40 -0400

From Real Simple, April 2008 -- posted by Vino Girl

Potato-Zucccini Soup With Crispy Chickpeas

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:41:11 -0400

Starch in potatoes anc chickpeas gives this soup a thick and creamy texture allowing you to cut out any cream and use it purely as a garnish. To contrast the soup's smooth texture, try these crispy chickpeas insted of croutons. CuisineAtHome Magazine -- posted by Manami

Indian Spiced Chickpea and Fire Roasted Tomato Soup

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:50:09 -0400

Rachael Ray 30 Minute Meal that is absolutely delicious and quick. This quickly becomes vegan if you use non-dairy yogurt and vegetable stock (chicken stock works as well). Serve with warm pita or naan bread. -- posted by EmilyStrikesAgain

Creamy Chickpea Curry

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:06:29 -0400

This creamy chickpea curry is heavily adapted from a recipe I originally found in a cookbook. I found the original a little bland, so I added some extra ingredients and modified the cooking instructions to make it really "pop". -- posted by Calamity-Kate

Chickpea Curry With Pumpkin (Squash) & Baby Spinach

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:35:54 -0400

This is a simple, tasty stew. The original directions calls for a short cooking time, but I think I cut the pumpkin a bit chunkier and cooked it much longer when I made it. Just make sure you don't cook it so long that the pumpkin disappears! This also freezes well. -- posted by Gingernut

Chorizo and Garbanzos

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:45:22 -0400

I got this recipe from a friend who used to live in Ybor City. I expect its fusion cooking since Cubans generally eat Spanish Chorizo and this calls for Mexican. This is fairly strong...be sure to serve over rice or in tortillas. -- posted by Needles

Roasted Spicy Chickpeas

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:00:22 -0400

Adapted from a recipe by Crazy4Sushi at www.allrecipes.com. Low-fat (and what fat there is, is heart-healthy), lots of good protein. -- posted by DrGaellon

Garbanzo Tacos

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:44:01 -0400

This is a wonderful recipe that I've had tucked into my cookbook for years - I wish I knew where it originally came from! The garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) are an amazing meat stand-in; honestly, you don't even miss the grease once you give these a try! This is also a very cost-effective and easy way to prepare a meal, since garbanzos are cheap and readily available. I realize this is so simple as to border ridiculous, but it's so good, you just might forgive me! :) -- posted by *Lena*

Shrimp and Chorizo Flatbreads

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:40:37 -0500

Chef Way Garces' recipe found in "Chef Recipes Made Easy" Food & Wine Magazine, August 2006 edition shows us how to use these wonderful pitas in place of the coca dough he would normally use. He also cooks dried garbanzos for the bean puree - we chose a good-quality prepared hummus, fresh shrimp and spicy slices of Spanish chorizo! Serve with a spicy, medium-bodied Tempranillo: 2001 Bodegas Montecillo Crianza. These were great when we made them when we had our mock-elections here at the home, they were very tasty. -- posted by Manami

Fruited Chicken Stew

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:16:53 -0500

Hearty stew that goes well with a thick slice of crusty bread -- posted by Brooke the Cook in WI

Indian Cauliflower Curry Stew

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:12:41 -0500

A curry-seasoned vegetable dish that's so substantial and flavorful your family won't miss the meat. ;) A very easy to make stew that owes its complex flavor to spicy, fresh ginger and traditional Indian curry. GoodHousekeeping Magazine, January 2009 edition. -- posted by Manami

Spicy Chickpea Burgers

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:21:26 -0500

This is a variation on a basic chickpea burger recipe that I found. Requires the use of a food processor. Also to note: the burgers will be crumbly. -- posted by salad savior

Sautéed Squid and Merguez With Rocket Salad

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:13:34 -0500

Here's a fab French / Algerian 'Fusion' salad! It is packed full of vibrant flavours that compliment each other & makes a great lunch. You could also serve as a starter in smaller portions! Make it a bit quicker by using tinned garbanzo beans. -- posted by Um Safia

Moroccan Mushrooms

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:40:12 -0500

A quick and easy Moroccan veggie meal. Perfect served with couscous. -- posted by English_Rose

Coconut Curried Chickpeas, Cauliflower, and Spinach

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:49:53 -0500

This is my FAVORITE recipe!!!! It's healthy, ridiculously tasty, and takes less than 15 minutes to cook. It has the added bonus of being vegetarian, but it's just so good that I'll feed it to anyone and everyone! I got the recipe from Vegetarian Times, the original may be found at http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/7747. We've eaten this with rice, wheat tortillas, or by itself. Basically we just can't stop eating it! Just a warning to all those gringos out there, it's a little bit spicy. ;) In case zaar can't find all the ingredients, the basic nutritional info per serving is: 34 cal/14g protein/13g total fat/11g fiber/46g carbs -- posted by EmJoMay

Lemon-Spiced Chicken With Chickpeas

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500

A perfectly balanced and healthy meal, this comination of spices, chicken, lemon and chickpeas is wonderful served with crusty bread to mop up the sauce. -- posted by English_Rose

Delicious Vegetarian Chili!

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:53:15 -0500

Great on the first night, and keeps well for a few days. Even better served in a bowl over Fritos! -- posted by SeattlePilot

Cauliflower Tagine

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:48:40 -0500

Fragrant North African spices mingle with cauliflower, vegetables and lemon to create this exotic and easy vegetarian meal. We served this dish and the residents' were delighted - I held back on the spices but not entirely! However, the couscous wasn't as well received; we had to opt for orzo but the residents' would have preferred r i c e! I can't fight "cultural appetites" any longer. :) -- posted by Manami

Chickpea and Fresh Tomato Couscous With Curry Dressing

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:10:14 -0400

This is fresh and filling, low in fat and perfect for a hot day when you are hungry and do not want to turn on the oven. The dressing is strong and good for warding away viruses. One serving makes a complete meal. You may replace the tomato with 2 cooked, chopped carrots for variety. -- posted by Elise and family

Simple, Healthy Hummus!

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:09:52 -0400

This is a basic hummus recipe that my friend and I came up with. We avoided adding a lot of unnecessary ingredients and enjoy our hummus on the thicker side. It's a good low-fat alternative to the usual hummus recipe. Feel free to add whatever you would like! :-) -- posted by HealthyDoll7

Mock Thai Curry

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:26:54 -0400

This is an adaptation of the hearty and flavorful Thai recipe. It is slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and fills your home with a mouthwatering aroma that can only be beat by its incredible flavor. I altered the recipe because many of the authentic ingredients (lemongrass, galangal, tamarind, palm sugar, etc.) are not available in my area. You should be able to find all the ingredients in this recipe at Super Wal-Mart or a well-stocked supermarket. I have entered this as a vegetarian dish, but you can substitute any protein you like for the chick peas. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! -- posted by Amy2838

Aromatic Pumpkin Chili

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:21:34 -0400

This recipe came about because I was craving a "different" kind of chili. Pumpkin immediately came to my mind. The smell that filled my house while simmering was amazing! This chili was thick and creamy, not much color but delicious! -- posted by alkaloidqueen

Green Salmon (Or Chicken) Chili

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:39:13 -0400

A cross between a Green curry and a white chili, this recipe can be made with Salmon or chicken. -- posted by Chef #1228626

Curried Vermicelli With Chickpeas

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:59:53 -0400

From "The PDQ Vegetarian Cookbook" by Donna Klein. The chickpeas can be omitted if desired. If you want the dish a little milder, halve the curry powder and chili paste amounts. I used regular canola oil in place of the peanut oil and the recipe seemed to turn out fine. I didn't use the pimiento -- posted by Chef #1109421

Meatballs With Chick Peas & Preserved Lemon -- Morocco

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:18:14 -0400

This recipe is one of my family's all time favourite meals. We used to make this with ground lamb or beef but decided that it was healthier (& just as tasty) to use chicken instead. You need plenty of fresh crusty bread to mop the delicious sauce up with. Sometimes I double up on the meatball ingredients & freeze half of the prepared meatballs to make it easier next time I cook this dish! -- posted by Um Safia

Texas Beans

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:05:00 -0400

Friends and family will enjoy this Texas Beans dish because it's so delicious; you will love it because it's super easy to prepare! Serve beans with warm cornbread squares or hot cooked rice. -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Swiss Chard Curry

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:08:54 -0400

A very hardy curry dish the whole family loved even though i'm usually the only one who likes swiss chard or curry. The recipe came from the Saskatoon Sun. I used canned chick peas rather than dried and added yams. I never had fresh ginger so I used ginger powder. Havn't tried it with the yogurt either. -- posted by Tilden

Cilantro Hummus

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:43:27 -0400

Hummus is wonderful spread on crackers or chunks of warm bread, or scooped up with toasted pita bread. -- posted by English_Rose

Chicken Chili

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:17:16 -0400

Another use for leftover chicken. Recipe source: local newspaper -- posted by ellie_

Hearty Chili

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:01:33 -0400

Chili that fills the tummy. -- posted by Autumn A

Date and Chickpea Cous Cous

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:21:10 -0500

This was a throw together I made one night that turned out brilliantly. You can adjust the seasonings to your taste... just remember the stock and cous cous should be equal quantities. Great blend of sweet, sour and spicy. It's quick, filling, nutritious and will keep for a few days in the fridge - nice cold as well. To make vegan just omit butter. -- posted by Malaliu

Harissa-Spiked Houmous

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:38:58 -0500

This recipe is delicous -- for a nosh, cocktail party or just an evening snack! I love these kinds of appetizers because they don't take much time, this one is vegan -- so almost anyone can eat it. I like to serve them with Pita Crisps: preheat oven to 375ºF. Split 6 pitas hrizontally into circles, then cut each circle into 6 triangles. Lay them in a single layer, rough side up, on 2 or 3 baking sheets. Use a pastry brush to brush triangles with olive oil, then sprinkle with fennel seeds and a pinch of sea salt or instead of fennel and sea salt use Mrs Dash salt free seasonings. For example: Table Blend, Original or Garlic & Herb, these have a flavor all their own -- try it you might like it. These can be made about a week ahead, just store in airtight container. -- posted by Manami