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  1. Roasted Chick Pea Tacos

    January 9, 2012 by erinRD

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    Adapted from Peas and Thank You

    Beans are a great substitution for meat in almost any dish and this one is no exception. If you’re trying to cut back on your meat intake, try subbing in beans.

    Ingredients

    2 teaspoons chili powder
    ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    1½ teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon sea salt
    1 Tablespoon lime juice
    2 Tablespoons water
    One 14 oz. can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    8 taco shells
    Taco trimmings: tomato, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, avocado

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°.
    2. In a large bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt, lime juice and water. Add chickpeas and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    3. Place chickpeas on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring once during cooking, until chickpeas are slightly crispy.
    4. Prepare taco shells according to package directions.  Fill with chickpeas and desired toppings (not included in nutritional info). Serves 4 and makes 8 tacos.

    Nutrition Notes

    Subbing beans for meat not only cuts out saturated fats and cholesterol but it adds fiber and vitamins and minerals to your diet!

    Nutrition Facts

    Taste Test

    Delicious! We loved the chick peas on the tacos – they were such a great alternative!

    Enjoy and Happy Monday! :)

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  2. Channa Masala

    August 8, 2011 by erinRD

    Happy Monday!

    There’s a new cook in the kitchen…

    Well, one new sous chef and one furry supervisor…

    Wholesome Husband gets home from work a lot earlier now than he did at his old job. So we’ve been making dinner together lately! Hopefully he’ll learn some things and be able to make me dinner! :)

    Channa Masala
    Adapted from Eat Live Run

    4 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
    1 onion, chopped
    1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    1 inch knob ginger, peeled and chopped
    1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    3 Tablespoon tomato paste
    1/2 lemon
    1 Tablespoon coriander
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    1 teaspoon garam masala
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1 teaspoon tumeric
    2 Tablespoons butter

    Directions:
    1. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the butter.

    Once melted, add the onions and cook for about 15 minutes on medium low heat, or until golden brown.
    2. Once the onions have caramelized, add the garlic, ginger and jalapeno and stir well. Cook for about two minutes.
    3. Add the tomato paste and cook on medium high until a crust is formed. This is very important and if you don’t do it right your dish is pretty much doomed. No pressure.
    4. Add the coriander, cumin, cayenne, salt and tumeric and stir well. Then add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas and garam masala.
    5. Cook for about five minutes or until the chickpeas have heated through.
    6. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and top with plain yogurt and cilantro if desired! Serves 6 at ~ 1 cup per serving.

    Nutritional Notes: Channa Masala is a popular vegetable dish in Pakistani cuisine and Indian cuisine. Packed with fiber and protein!

    Taste Test: Spicy and delicious! If you love Indian food, you’ll love this dish. It uses a ton of unique spices and the flavor is amazing!

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  3. Chick Pea Mixed Green Salad

    May 2, 2011 by erinRD

    This is my favorite salad ever.

    Simple, nutritious, delicious and colorful!

    I got this bamboo salad bowl from Zappos and I love it.

    Chick Pea Mixed Greens Salad


    2 cups mixed greens
    1 cup Spinach
    1/4 cup Mediterranean style feta cheese
    3/4 cup chick peas, rinsed and drained
    4 scallions, chopped
    1 cup cherry tomatoes
    1 Tablespoon balsalmic vinegar
    2 Tablespoons olive oil

    Directions:
    1. Mix all ingredients together and toss.
    2. Serves 2 for a meal and 4 for a side salad. Nutritional information shows for 4 servings.

    YUM!!!

    Please excuse this short post but I’m packing for Mexico!! :)

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