Chickpeas are legumes rich in nutrients, particularly in proteins and fibers. They are highly valued in Mediterranean, Oriental and Indian cuisine. Versatile and tasty, chickpeas lend themselves to numerous culinary preparations. Here are 5 unique chickpea-based recipes that are essential and that you absolutely must know and try.
Roasted chickpeas with curry and ginger
An original and spicy recipe that will delight lovers of exotic flavors. For this preparation, you will need:
- 400 g of chickpeas canned, rinsed, drained and dried on absorbent paper;
- 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
- 2 tablespoons of curry powder;
- 2 teaspoons of powdered ginger;
- Salt and pepper according to your taste.
Preheat your oven to 200°C. In a salad bowl, mix the chickpeas with the oil, curry, ginger, salt and pepper. Then spread them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring the chickpeas halfway through cooking.
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Enjoy these roasted chickpeas
They are perfect as a aperitif or as a side to a salad or a main course.
Velvety Chickpea Soup with Mild Spices
Warm up with this creamy and tasty soup. To make this velvety soup, prepare the following ingredients:
- 500 g of canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained;
- 1 onion minced;
- 1 garlic clove chopped;
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin;
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander;
- 1 liter of vegetable broth;
- Fresh cream (optional) and salt and pepper according to your taste.
Sauté the onion and garlic in a bit of oil until they are softened. Then add the cumin, coriander, and chickpeas. Let it cook for a few minutes before pouring in the vegetable broth. Let it simmer for about twenty minutes.
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Then blend the soup
Adjust the seasoning and serve piping hot with a spoonful of fresh cream for even more creaminess.
Chocolate and Chickpea Fondant
Surprise your guests by making a chocolate fondant without flour thanks to chickpeas! Here are the ingredients you will need:
- 200 g of dark chocolate;
- 400 g of canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained;
- 3 eggs;
- 80 g of sugar;
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar;
- 1 pinch of salt;
- Butter or melted chocolate for decoration (optional).
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Blend the chickpeas with the eggs until you get a smooth and homogeneous texture. Then add the sugar, vanilla sugar, salt, and melted chocolate. Pour the mixture into a buttered mold and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool before removing from the mold and decorating according to your inspiration.
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Creamy Chickpea and Almond Spread
A healthy alternative to industrial spreads, perfect for accompanying your toasts and crackers. For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 300 g of chickpeas in can, rinsed and drained;
- 100 g of almond puree;
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil;
- 1 garlic clove chopped;
- Juice of a half lemon;
- Salt and pepper to your taste.
Blend all the ingredients in a processor until you get a creamy texture. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
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Mashed Chickpeas with Vegetables and Feta
Finally, an original recipe to impress your guests, you will need:
- 400 g of canned chickpeas;
- 1 zucchini;
- 1 bell pepper;
- 1 onion;
- 200 g of feta;
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil;
- Salt, pepper and Provence herbs according to your taste.
Cut the vegetables into small cubes and sauté them in a pan with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbes de Provence. Drain them on paper towels. Roughly blend the chickpeas and feta together to achieve a paste with chunks.
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Form small balls
Once the preparation is well mixed, all you have left is to form meatballs. Leave the preparation in the fridge for 1 hour before tasting them.
These unique recipes based on chickpeas are sure to delight your taste buds and those of your guests. Have fun varying and personalizing them according to your tastes for even more flavors and delicacies.