What’s the scoop on chickpeas?
Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are a very versatile legume. And a great staple to keep around the house in canned form. In our family, we use them a ton. They are a great protein source and can be used to whip up a quick and nutritious family-friendly meal in minutes. For a few ideas, check out this roasted beet hummus, this chicken korma, or this feta chickpea salad. Nutritionally speaking, these little beans are a powerhouse. Tons of cholesterol-lowering fiber, lots of iron for energy, a great blood-sugar stabilizer, manganese for antioxidants, and (when combined with a grain like rice) a virtually fat-free complete protein on par with meat. That last benefit is a big reason we turn to beans like these. They reduce our meat consumption! That’s good for the planet and good for the wallet (especially in in this economy when we’re trying to stretch a dollar). Want the nutritional specifics? According to World’s Healthiest Foods, chickpeas are an excellent source of: • molybden
