Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, is my favorite legume. Whether bought canned or dried, this versatile bean is always on my shopping list. Prior to becoming a vegan, I just added chickpeas to my salads along with a hard boiled egg, black and kidney beans as meat substitute.  Now chickpeas are often featured as my main course in most of my recipes; it's no longer just a topping to me and is consistently on the list of foods I'm absolutely obsessed with. 

Benefit of Eating Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a nutrient dense food that brings with it many health benefits; this makes it a great ally for me as I battle my PCOS and pituitary tumor conditions. 

• Chickpeas are a good source of fiber and consuming fiber can lower blood glucose levels.  
• Chickpeas contain iron, phosphate, calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin K which helps maintain bones structure and strength.  
• Did you know that the potassium in chickpeas can help lower your blood pressure? 
• Or that the fiber, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B-6 it contains can help support bone health? 
• Chickpeas also contain selinium which detoxifies cancer causing compounds, decreases tumor growth rate and prevents inflammation. 
• Chickpeas are a source of choline, which helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory.  
• The high fiber content of chickpeas also prevents constipation, promotes a healthy digestive tract, increases satiety and reduces appetite. 

Yummy Chickpea Recipes from Pinterest 

You may notice an Indian theme with these dishes; it's because I love Indian food. Curry, garam masala, coriander, tumeric, and cumin seeds are spices I use to bring out the awesome flavor of some these dishes. 

If you love chickpeas and Indian spices as much as I do, check out these yummy chickpea Pinterest recipes.

1. Quick Chana Masala - http://pin.it/MWEN7pA
2. Curried Chickpeas with Spinach - http://pin.it/AZbItaF
3. Easy Chickpea Curry with Basmati Rice - http://pin.it/VkI14Cq
4. Kung Pao Chickpeas - http://pin.it/xftkSfz
5. Coconut Chickpea Curry - http://pin.it/ipdmSpK
6. Slow Cooker Butter Chickpeas - http://pin.it/-PIGYKj
7. Doubles (Curry Chickpeas and Spicy Flat Bread) - http://pin.it/-PIGYKj
8. Homemade Falafel with Tahini Sauce - http://pin.it/SHm0Di3
9. Chickpea Stew - http://pin.it/1eL9RhC
10. Chickpea and Guacamole Tacos - http://pin.it/krX7jnl
11. Crispy Cauliflower Tacos (Chickpeas are in this one too!) - http://pin.it/WlGwMXU