Peas! They're delicious, cheap to buy, and running out of ways to get creative with them is never an option. This spring I've been snacking on chickpeas like crazy. Check out two simple yet scrumptious recipes that will have you hooked! It's easy enough to substitute ingredients with your own personal fav, and what's even better is that you don't really need to worry about measuring out the ingredients. Just add and mix until you get the desired tasty.ness!
Chickpea Salad with Yogurt Dressing
(Serves 2 to 3)
1 Can of Chickpeas (or Garbanzo Beans, same thing)
Handful of Shelled Edamame (I used the frozen kind)
Handful of Feta Cheese
Red Onion, Chopped (as much or as little as you prefer)
Olive Oil (I used Spanish Extra Virgin)
Cumin, Salt and Cayenne Pepper to taste
a Few Tablespoons of Non-Fat Plain Yogurt
a Few Drops of Honey (I used Orange Blossom)
Arugula
Mix the first five ingredients in a large bowl. Add the spices and mix until you get just the right taste you want. Add the yogurt and honey and mix again. In a separate bowl place a handful or two of Arugula and a few spoonfuls of the chickpea mixture on top. Mix it all together and serve!
I found it's better to keep the arugula separate when mixing and storing the salad to keep it from getting too soggy.
Chickpea Salad with White Wine Vinegar
(Serves 2)
1 Can of Chickpeas (or Garbanzo Beans, same thing)
1 Can of Black Olives, Finely Chopped
2 Roasted Red Peppers, Finely Chopped (I prefer them marinated)
Handful of Feta Cheese
Olive Oil, just a splash
White Wine Vinegar, a few heavy splashes
Lemon Juice to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Garlic Cloves, Chopped
Mix everything together in a bowl and serve. It's that easy!
A few other ingredient options to add if you want to mix it up a bit could be cucumbers, tomatoes, and some red onion.
