Chickpeas, chopped veggies, and an additional curious ingredient combine to create a seriously scrumptious salad! A mix of fabulous flavors, bright colors, and a cool, fresh texture make this quick chickpea quinoa salad incredibly irresistible. When the days are warm, we seem to gravitate towards foods that are crisp and cold. This is the perfect,…
I Have a Crush on Candied Chickpeas What a wonderful way to make roasted chickpeas! Instead of using savory spices, I found that these beautiful little beans taste even better with a maple glaze. At first, you might think that this recipe might be more weird than wonderful, but trust me on this. You’re going…
For all of my fellow gluten-free vegan friends, this article is for you! Even if you’re not gluten-free, these recipes are incredibly tasty and would tempt even the most die-hard gluten lover. If you think about it, gluten is only one of the possible ingredients that you can add to a recipe––there are so many…
If I had to choose only four foods to eat for the rest of my life, it would be apples, romaine, potatoes, and chickpeas. I’m embarrassed to say that chickpeas were on my list of ‘ugh’ eatables and I never gave them a chance until I was in my 30s. Now, I can’t believe that…
What is Aquafaba? If you’re new to the wonderful world of aquafaba, welcome! The word “aquafaba” comes from the latin words aqua (meaning water) and faba (meaning beans). Aquafaba usually refers to the starchy liquid from a can of chickpeas (or the liquid is left behind when you cook chickpeas)—but it can also represent the…
When it comes to snacking, I never thought I would dream about beans. To me, beans used to be gloopy, smelly, and gross. Especially when compared to the sweet jelly variety. Can you imagine how happy I was when I first tried savory roasted chickpeas? Now, I laugh at myself when strolling through the grocery…
When my vegan-curious friend told me she tried a recipe for vegan hummus pasta and loved it, I was instantly intrigued! I saw some recipes online that called for a tub of hummus—which is great—but I wanted to create a recipe that’s inspired by hummus but even more affordable and just as delicious. Instead of…
This vegan chickpea noodle soup recipe was generously sponsored by our friends at Pastabilities—makers of fun-shaped pasta for every occasion! It’s cold outside. Maybe you’re feeling a little under the weather. You just know that a steaming hot bowl of comforting, belly-warming vegan chicken noodle soup would sooth your soul. Dear friend, I see you,…
Quick, savory and satisfying lunches can be hard to find! Well friends, there’s no need to resort to expensive take out meals or hour-long meal prep. Our vegan chickpea stew can be created in a flash and will appease even the most voracious of appetites. A simply-seasoned sauce gives this dish an illusion of complexity…
I grew up loving asian-inspired “Chinese Chicken Salad” and whenever I saw it on a menu, I’d order it—without the chicken! I know that might sound crazy, but it I loved the toasted sesame dressing, juicy mandarin orange slices, and colorful salad. And as a vegetarian since age eight, I never missed the chicken. Fast…