Welcome to the wonderful world of aquafaba! If you’re new to using that thick pale yellow liquid that surrounds cooked or canned chickpeas, buckle up. In this guide we show you how to make aquafaba, how to use it in delicious vegan recipes, and why you are about to fall in love with this fantastic…
Looking for the perfect pink hummus? Roasted beets are the key! This hummus with beetroot, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices will rock your world. It’s vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and perfect for just about everyone. The world of dips and spreads is a fun one. Everyone seems to have their…
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 tomato 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…
The base ingredients in falafels are so healthy, but most falafels prepared in restaurants—or even pre-packaged in stores—are either deep-fried or filled with artificial ingredients (or both!). This falafel recipe uses traditional ingredients like chickpeas, garlic, onions, and fresh herbs…but they’re baked instead of fried and they’re oil-free! You can even make them gluten-free if…
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…
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…
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,…