Chickpeas are a good source of calcium, iron, protein, fiber and tryptophan, and therefore in the fight against depression and constipation, for example, it is a legume of the same group as beans, soybeans and pea.
Chickpeas are excellent in salads, soups and cake-shaped called hummus or hummus and as a substitute for beans for lunch or dinner. Combined with a cereal like rice, it has a protein of excellent biological value.
Eating chickpeas regularly has many health benefits, including
To get these benefits, you should consume 3 tablespoons of chickpeas per day. See also how to make chickpea flour at home, a great alternative for weight loss.
The following table contains the nutritional information of 100 g of cooked chickpeas.
Dry chickpeas should be soaked overnight, then boiled, changing the water until soft, as well as beans.
It can be used in soups, stews, salads, instead of meat in vegetarian diets or in the form of hummus, which is the spicy puree of this vegetable.
Ingredients
How to prepare:
Drain the liquid from the cooked chickpeas and rinse with water, knead the grain until it becomes a paste and add the rest of the ingredients (except parsley and olive oil) and beat in the blender until it has the texture of dough desired (if it becomes too thick, add a little water), add the parsley and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Ingredients
How to prepare:
Combine all ingredients and season to taste.
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