Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Recipes

Chickpeas offer a wealth of health benefits, including a reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease. But let's be honest, they're also incredibly delicious! This week, we're sharing some mouthwatering recipes that showcase the versatility of these nutritious legumes.

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The Best Garbanzo Bean Stew

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve a generous bowl of this soup with your favorite bread as the 25% part of the meal.

75% fiber foods – onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, tomato, potato, garbanzo beans, fresh parsley
25% foods – egg, whole wheat bread, oil

Recipe Note: Use only one tablespoon of olive oil to keep the fat at healthy levels.

Hummus Vegetable Wrap

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This simple throw-together, no-cook lunch is perfect for on-the-go meals. Pack an apple for dessert.

75% fiber foods – hummus, sweet peppers, cucumbers, greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, chives, apple
25% foods – sprouted grain tortilla

Sweet Potato Chickpea Sheet Pan Dinner

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Pair roasted veggies and chickpeas with brown rice for this fiber-rich dinner. You can pick your own 25% food. A cookie would be nice.

75% fiber foods – chickpeas, sweet potatoes, broccoli, red onion, parsley, cilantro, brown rice

25% foods – olive oil, cookie

Chickpea Scramble

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This high-fiber breakfast is a good way to start your day and is also blood-sugar-friendly. Add a cup of strawberries for a sweet ending to the meal.

75% fiber foods – onion, garlic, chickpeas, fresh parsley, avocado, spinach, strawberries
25% foods – olive oil, whole grain toast

Roasted Chickpea Avocado Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  

75% fiber foods – kale, avocado, chickpeas, orange
25% foods – dressing, hemp seeds

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.