Garbanzo bean-chickpea-cici bean-Bengal gram = same bean by different names.
High in protein bean which were cultivated nearly 7500 years ago in the Middle East.
2 Tbs. (30 ml) organic lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2,5 ml) organic zest
1 1/2 tsp. (7,5 ml) honey
1 tsp (5 ml) harissa (African chili-spice paste)
1/4 (1,25 ml) ground cumin
olive oil
2 very thinly sliced organic carrot
1 can (15 ounces/430 g) organic gabanzos, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped parsley
6 chopped fresh mint leaves (makes a lot of difference in taste)
optional: 1/2 to 1 serrano chili, thinly sliced, sprinkle over salad
1. Whisk together lemon juice, zest, honey, harissa, and cumin in a bowl.
2. Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) oil. Mix in the carrots, chickpeas, parsley, and mint.
Serve over:
- fish
- pork chops
- chicken
- rice
- couscous
- quinoa (gluten free)
chickpea plant
