Chickpea "Cookie Dough" Bites

Whole-grain dessert bites you might feel good about. This recipe was developed by Anna Theoktisto. Ingredients 1 12cupsuncooked old-fashioned regular rolled oats 12cuppecan halves 1(15 1/2-oz.) Photo: Victor Protasio Transfer to a large bowl, and roll into 22 balls (about 112 tablespoons each). Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Lisa Myers

Chickpea and Chorizo Salad

This quick and easy salad combines protein-packed chickpeas, colorful tomatoes, and smoky Spanish chorizo. Victor Protasio Remember Texas caviar, aka cowboy caviar? Think of this easy-prep chickpea salad recipe as its more sophisticated Spanish cousin. Photo:Victor Protasio Start by crispingflavorful Spanish chorizoin a hot skillet with a little bit of oil. Toss the chorizo and oilwith chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, roasted red pepper, and sliced red onion. To make this recipe vegetarian, leave out the chorizo and use one teaspoon of the smoked paprika....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Evan Castillo

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

A vegetarian riff on a classic chicken salad sandwich, this chickpea version is very lunch-friendly. Use yogurt instead of mayo for a hit of healthy probiotics. Layer a sandwich with red leaf lettuce, sprouts, or thinly sliced cabbageyour pick! Here, chickpeas roll in for a vegetarian version of a chicken salad sandwich (read: not your grandmother’s). If you want to lighten it up, swap yogurt for the mayo. Once you try it you’ll be brown-bagging one daily—and it’s so quick, you’ll have no excuse not to make it....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Craig Middleton

Chickpea Veggie Burgers

These flavorful and satisfying homemade veggie burgers put cardboard-like patties to shame. Most veggie burgers are either not worth eating or too complicated to make at home. to form the base of the patties. Caitlin Bensel Harissa is a spicy red pepper sauce originally from North Africa. It tends to be looser, instead of the paste that comes in a tube. Ingredients 215-oz. Mash with a masher or fork until a coarse paste forms; leave some slightly larger pieces of chickpeas....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Peter Baker

Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This easy vegetarian meal is packed with protein and just the right amount of spice. Here’s an easy, deeply satisfying vegetarian meal that requires minimal effort. Split open and lightly mash fluffy baked sweet potatoes before filling them with cinnamon and cumin-spiced chickpeas. Photo: Caitlin Bensel Play with flavor variations by mixing and matching any herbs you have on hand. Try basil and parsley, dill and chives, or tarragon on its own for an unexpected twist....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Holly Bennett

Chickpea-Tuna Salad

Rethink your standard tuna salad with this delicious recipe. This vinegar-based tuna salad is far from the mayonnaise-centric rendition of deli counters and cafeterias. First, you’ll marinate chickpeas in oil and vinegar to infuse them with flavor. Photo: Photo by: Victor Protasio These join oil-packed tuna, radicchio, and red onion, plus kalamata olives andcapers. These last two flavor bombs cut through therichness of the tunaand mellow out the bold lettuce....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Christopher Smith

Chickpeas vs. Garbanzo Beans—What's the Difference?

No matter what you call them, they’re delicious and easy to use in these recipes. Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images Key Takeaways What’s the main ingredient in hummus? You might say chickpeasor you might say garbanzo beans. Photo:Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images But are they both actually the same thing? Or areprotein-packed chickpeasactually a different key in of bean from garbanzo beans? We also explain why some people consider chickpea water liquid gold. Alison Miksch...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Nicole Jimenez

Chile Corn Chowder

This thick, rich soup gets a subtle heat from canned green chiles. Let’s all agree that in-season corn is divine. So grab an armful of fresh corn and make this spicy corn chowder in 30 minutes flat. Photo: Antonis Achilleos Then a quick simmer is all you need before lightly blending the soup for a thick and creamy texture. Rotate, placing the cut side against the board, and repeat until all sides are kernel-free....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Cynthia Rush

Chile-Lime Salmon Cakes with Arugula Salad

Canned salmon is the ingredient hero that saves you time in this zesty, satisfying weeknight recipe. Stocking up on canned salmon guarantees a speedy dinner with minimal effort. Exhibit A: this scrumptious salmon cakes recipe. Photo:Jennifer Causey Lime juice-dressed arugula, and astir-together aioli, a garlic-spiked mayonnaise sauce, are the finishing touches. Craving the heat but dont have any chile-garlic sauce on hand? Try sriracha, harissa, sambal oelek, or a few dashes of hot sauce instead....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Lauren Espinoza MD

Chili-Lime Chicken Thighs and Black Beans

This vibrant one-pot meal stars juicy chicken thighs and smoky, spicy black beans. A few simple ingredients like chipotle chiles, lime, and cilantro deliver layers of flavor with minimal effort. Youll start by simply searing bone-in chicken thighs before an onion cooks in the savory drippings. Photo:Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless , Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Stirring in cilantro and lime juice before serving guarantees this hearty meal also feels bright and fresh....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Amanda Harrington

Chimichurri Yogurt Dip

Creamy yogurt folds into a classic chimichurri herb sauce to create an ideal dip for veggies. Chimichurri is a classic Argentinian herb-and-oil sauce that is punchy and divine and is usually served withgrilled meats. Here, the bright mixture is swirled into thick Greek yogurt for a pretty presentation and fresh flavor. Photo: Victor Protasio Gently folding and mixing the chimichurri into the yogurt in batches will yield that eye-catching marbled look....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Kathryn Cabrera

Chipotle Turkey Club

It’s an easy addition to an already-loved sandwich. You’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it before. Spread the mixture on the bread and form sandwiches with the turkey, Cheddar, bacon, and sprouts. Photo: Tom Schierlitz 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Alejandra Randolph

Chocolate Banana Bites

This healthy combination of chocolate, banana, and almond butter is a pretty hard dessert to top. Fortunately, this low-sugar dessert is a decadent alternative to sugar-packed options likebanana bread. These chocolate-covered banana bites are paired with almond butter. Azurita/Getty Images However, feel free to use whatevernut butteryou like best. Peanut butter, cashew butter, and Nutella are delicious alternatives to try. Continue until all of your banana slices are used up....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Edward Melton