Thursday, January 7, 2010

Let's take a minute to appreciate chickpeas (a.k.a. garbanzo beans), shall we? They are yummy, cute, low on the glycemic index, and they pack a wollop of fiber, protein, and healthy carbs.


For a savory and quick vegetarian breakfast featuring these bad boys, try this:
1. Sautee about half an onion in a little oil.
2. Throw in a handful of chopped onions and sautee.
3. Throw in a can of organic chickpeas without the water, and brown them to your liking.
4. Add a dash of cumin and salt to taste.
4. (optional) Slice up an Italian veggie sausage and throw that in until it is also brown to your liking.
5. (optional) Throw in a small piece of fresh tomato if you like.
And there you go - a warm breakfast that is full of protein and fiber, and it has a little kick to it.
Modifications: If you plan on spending the day in close proximity with folks and fear the onion breath, omit them! If you have any leftover red or green bell peppers, throw some of those in, or try adding spinach or kale to the mix - chickpeas really give you a perfect base for experimentation.

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