5 chickpea side Recipes

sweet paprika, salt, ground allspice, ground black pepper, ground cardamom, ground coriander, cayenne, ground fenugreek (optional), ground ginger, chickpeas, rinsed and drained, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, finely chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped, tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes-1 cup), low sodium vegetable broth, red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (leave the skin on for more nutrition- try using half sweet potatoes), carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, lemon juice (optional), yogurt (optional), bread (flat on the side)

organic drained chick peas, organic onion, organic garlic, water, salt , pepper(lots) and grass fed butter(1-2 tbsp) to taste., simmer the chickpeas , onion and garlic in water until all liquid has reduced. throw the hot mixture into a blender or food processor with sea salt, pepper and a nice portion of butter and blend until smooth. serve right away hot, re-warm in oven or serve cold as a dip or side-dish.

lamb shoulder, 12 to 15 lb, bone out, rosemary, salt and black pepper, to taste, all-purpose flour, chile powder, ground cumin, canola oil, to cook, garlic , smashed, ginger, minced, onions, large dice, carrots, peeled, large dice, ribs celery, large dice, bay leaves, red wine, soaked chickpeas, drained, honey, naturally brewed soy sauce, water, to cook, harissa, to serve on the side, jasmati rice , rinsed 3 times until water runs clear, water to cook, fresh mint, washed and leaves picked, honey, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, on a very large platter , make a large ring of rice. drizzle the mint puree on the rice. place lamb and vegetables in the middle. pull out the rosemary 1/3 out to resemble a small crown. serve family style with harissa on the side., wine suggestion : brokenwood shiraz 1998

dried ceci beans (chickpeas), kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing, garlic , smashed with the side of a knife, rind of 1/2 lemon , zested into strips using a vegetable peeler, bay leaves, octopus , defrosted, if frozen, and rinsed, head escarole (about 12 oz), cored, celery stalks, thinly sliced, calabrian chiles, stemmed and minced