144 chickpeas and low fat Recipes

healthy, make-ahead, total time : 30 min, good news chickpeas are rich in both types of dietary fiber , which are important for maintaining heart health and for stabilizing blood sugar levels. pam anderson uses them as the base for this indian-flavored creamy (though cream-free) soup, which she prepares by first pureeing it, then simmering it, to save time. pureed beans give you richness without having to enrich the soup, she says., two 19-oz cans chickpeas, drained, light coconut milk, whole tomatoes, drained and chopped (1/2 cup), naturally sweetened apple juice, cilantro leaves, garam masala, ground ginger, chicken stock or low-sodium broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

whole wheat spaghetti, red onion, chopped finely, garlic cloves, crushed, mushroom, sliced, chopped tomatoes , from a can, cinnamon, ground cumin, turmeric, salt, black pepper, chickpeas , from a can, drained and rinsed, fresh parsley, roughly chopped, fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

fat-free plain yogurt, cider vinegar, water, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained, sliced packed green cabbage, stalks celery, thinly sliced, carrots, peeled with a vegetable peeler into strips or thinly sliced, or 2 cups shredded carrots, sesame seeds, toasted

low-sodium chickpeas (i use freshly-cooked ones , heavenly, but canned would be fine), coconut milk , with 6 oz water (better yet, use 1 can fat-reduced ), red onion, chopped, celery, chopped, broccoli, chopped or 1 cup an additional 3/4 cup celery, sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped, granny smith apple, diced (peel if you want, but i love it with skin on), garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, grated, mild curry paste (see note ), mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, ground allspice

chickpeas, drained (reserve juice for low-fat version), tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, finely chopped, salt, cumin, olive (to garnish ), olive oil

chickpeas, undrained, garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped, lemon juice, fresh parsley, chopped, low fat natural yogurt

low fat cottage cheese, fresh parsley leaves, tahini (sesame-seed paste), grated fresh lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, ground coriander, salt, garlic, chickpeas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans)

chickpeas, plain low-fat yogurt, garlic cloves, lemon juice, paprika

chickpeas, drained and rinsed, butter beans, garlic, peeled and crushed, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, plain low-fat yogurt, water, lemon , juice of, sea salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, sambal oelek (not in original recipe) (optional)

chickpeas (drained ), lemon , juice of, minced garlic cloves, salt, cumin, low-fat plain yogurt, water , to thin down

torn romaine lettuce, chickpeas, rinsed and drained, grape tomatoes, halved, cucumber, chopped and peeled, sliced mushrooms, sliced red onion, coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives, dried oregano, low-fat italian salad dressing, crumbled feta cheese with dried basil and tomato

boneless skinless chicken breasts (poke all over with knife), tamarind paste, chopped garlic, canola oil, sugar, mexican chili powder, cayenne, paprika, salt, canola oil, onions, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise, tomatoes, 2 medium, chopped, jalapeno, chopped, ground cumin, ground coriander, crushed cayenne pepper, turmeric, cinnamon sticks, salt, chickpea flour, water, low-fat coconut milk

low-fat cottage cheese, fresh parsley leaves, tahini (sesame-seed paste), grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, ground coriander, salt, garlic clove, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

low-fat greek yogurt (thick , greek-style), cooked chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic cloves, salt, cayenne pepper, white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked, toasted sesame seeds, green onion, chopped, fresh cilantro, finely chopped, ground cumin, whole wheat pita bread, cut in half to form pockets, tomatoes, cleaned and thinly sliced, leaves boston lettuce or 8 leaves red leaf lettuce, cleaned and patted dry

chickpeas, drained and rinsed, low-fat cream cheese, lemon , juice and zest of, garlic clove, to taste

packaged torn romaine lettuce, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained, grape tomatoes, halved, cucumber, chopped and peeled, presliced mushrooms, sliced red onion, coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives, dried oregano, low-fat italian dressing, crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes

chickpeas rinsed and drained, extra virgin olive oil, thyme dry, crushed red pepper, whole whole wheat pita bread rounds, low fat ricotta cheese, whole cherry tomato halved, grated parmesan cheese grated

low-fat plain yogurt, dried mint (divided ), lemon rind, grated, grape leaves, drained, extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, fresh lemon juice, divided, cooked long grain and wild rice blend, pine nuts, toasted, salt substitute, ground lamb, chickpeas, rinsed and drained