A few years ago I did a Plant Based Challenge with the FASTer Way community. I've never been a big plant eater, so this challenge forced me out of my comfort zone. Surprisingly, I found a lot of recipes that have become favorites and want to share two of them with you!
Chickpeas are legumes and a great source of plant protein and fiber. Eating chickpeas is good for gut health and digestion and can help lower cholesterol. You should be eating at least 100 grams of protein daily if you have reached peri-menopause. Fiber will help balance blood sugar levels which can help reduce hot flashes.
I have two go-to chickpea recipes. One is simple and one is not. Both are delicious and both are from FASTer Way Vegan Meal Guides.
BBQ Chickpea Salad
1/2 can chickpeas
3 TBS BBQ sauce - I use Primal Kitchen
2 cups romaine lettuce
1/4 cup corn, carrot and onion
Dressing:
1 TBS tahini
1 TBS lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley
1/8 tsp dried dill
3/4 tsp apple cider vinegar, water
Chickpea Hummus Burgers
1/2 cup dry rolled oats
1/4 cup cooked chickpeas
2 2/3 TBS hummus - I use Cedar's
2 TBS finely diced red onion
1 TBS fresh chopped parsley
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/16 cayenne pepper
salt & pepper to taste
1 1/2 tsp olive oil
2 TBS chopped baby spinach (optional)
*I used the same dressing from the BBQ Chickpea recipe!
Bonus - Chickpea Tuna Avocado Salad
1/2 can tuna
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
1/4 cucumber
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 avocado
2 TBS red onion
Italian dressing - or same from above!
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