Ingredient of the Day - Chickpeas

Beans are not just for food and chairs! They can also be used in magick for protection, prosperity and to increase fertility.

My favorite bean would have to be the Garbanzo bean or Chickpea, as it's commonly known. I use the canned ones since they are so much quicker to prepare; no soaking or boiling required. Simply rinse and do with them what you will!

Chickpeas are probably the most versatile legume out there. They can be pureed for hummus or snuck into smoothies or brownies. I know what you're thinking but with other, stronger flavor elements in the food, you won't even know they are there and the added fibre and protein will do you good. They can be put on salads or roasted for a crunchy snack and the chickpea flour can be used for baking and flat breads.

Roasted chickpeas have become a favorite of mine since giving up packaged snack food. They fill the salty, crunchy void that I thought would remain forever.

Crunchy Chickpeas: 1 15oz can drained chickpeas. 

Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp cumin & smoked paprika. Season with salt. 

Or, try cinnamon and nutmeg if you prefer.

Bake 20 mins @ 425F.
They can keep for up to 2 or 3 days in an airtight container as long as they are completely crunchy. If they are on the soft side, they will get soggy which isn't good in my experience.


~City