Chickpeas

Good Morning everybody. I recently stopped eating meat and discovered how much I like chickpeas! If anybody has any good ideas for recipes I would be very grateful.

[Anon-E-Mouse]

Good morning Hidden

I see that you have recently joined us so would like to say 'welcome'.

I like to add chickpeas to salads, also veggie soups, curries and stews. For more ideas I found these websites:

thekitchn.com/17-things-to-...

bbc.co.uk/food/chickpea

foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eati...

allrecipes.co.uk/recipes/ta...

goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/pi...

eatingwell.com/recipes/1913...

There should be some in there which you like

I'd also like to add, if you haven't already, please read the Welcome Newbies post. It's in the Pinned Posts section, to the right of your screen, (bottom if you're on a mobile). It has a link to the NHS 12 week plan, which is a great place to start. It doesn't give a specific diet plan, but gives guidelines for healthy eating. Also take a look at the Topics section beneath that, for posts that could answer any questions you may have. You may also like to check out how many calories you should have each day using the BMI checker.

Perhaps consider joining in our challenges, they're fun to do and help with motivation.

Join us for the Monday Group weigh-in. If you 'follow' Lowcal and moreless (our very approachable site Admins), you'll be notified when they post the threads. The latest weigh-in thread can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the home page. The weigh in is entirely voluntary, but I find it helps keep me accountable.

Be active on the forum, as that's where we exchange ideas and get our daily dose of motivation and inspiration. 😄

Enjoy the forum, and I wish you success with your goals.

Good luck 😀

Mouse 🐭

[IndigoBlue61]

Good morning Hidden 😊 Although we do eat some meat, I we regularly have meat free days and find chick peas very versatile. 😊 I cook a big pan full in my slow cooker then freeze them so I can add a few to soup/stews etc 😊 Much cheaper than tinned and taste better

Good luck 😊

[Hidden in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you, since I started the 12 week plan I have been wondering whether to buy a pressure cooker- so there is another good reason to do it! All the best

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Hidden]

I find a slow cooker very versatile 😊 Great fir coming home to a warming winter casserole or big bowl of soup 😊

[Poorna66]

I love chickpeas too, i could eat them everyday and not be bored. I am an indian and we use chickpeas in loads of recipes, i think you'd like them. Search for chickpeas sundal, chana masala, sweet sundal, chana pulao, aloo chana chaat etc. I hope you try some of them. If you don't like Indian, try popped chickpeas or chickpeas soup. They are yummy. You can also make chickpeas bread, hummus and even desserts like brownies. Try chocolatecoveredkatie's website if you want to use chickpeas in desserts, she calls them garbanzo beans so do a search by that.

[Hidden in reply to Poorna66]

Thank you so much, that's really helpful. I was hoping for Indian flavours! All the best

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Poorna66]

I could eat all of that 😊😊😊