They have more than one name. They are also called Chickpeas.
I don't know why, nor do I want to ruin my appetite for them by finding out. If you know the answer to the question, keep it to yourself. Better yet, consider it a rhetorical question.
So, what can I do with them?
I bought them in dried form at the supermarket because my wife mentioned using them for something, but I don't remember what.
I have had them for some time.
Bingo!
At the last WLS group meeting, someone brought them up. They were using them in Hummus.
What in the world is hummus?
I sure didn't know, but the name didn't conjure up any cravings, that's for sure.
It turns out that Hummus is pretty good. It also has many variations, but starts off using the same two basic ingredients:
I don't know why, nor do I want to ruin my appetite for them by finding out. If you know the answer to the question, keep it to yourself. Better yet, consider it a rhetorical question.
So, what can I do with them?
I bought them in dried form at the supermarket because my wife mentioned using them for something, but I don't remember what.
I have had them for some time.
Bingo!
At the last WLS group meeting, someone brought them up. They were using them in Hummus.
What in the world is hummus?
I sure didn't know, but the name didn't conjure up any cravings, that's for sure.
It turns out that Hummus is pretty good. It also has many variations, but starts off using the same two basic ingredients:
- Chickpeas/Garbonzo
- Sesame seeds
It seems that you crush the seeds, and mix them with the chickpeas after they get crushed too. You add stuff to it that you like, such as peppers, olive oil, or whatever you like.
The prep work is fairly easy, but, you can buy the stuff already made.
I went to Weis and found at least a dozen different styles of the stuff.
I bought three of them to see if I liked it.
I got a can of it made in Israel. Some was made in Greece, and another I haven't found on the label yet.
I like the Greek the best so far because it is not sweet.
But again, you can add things to your taste.
I still haven't figured out how to eat it other than put it on crackers, but I will find other ways to enjoy it. It's a great healthy snack.
I also found a recipe on Larriane's blog that I might try. Luckily, it looks very hot and spicy, so my wife won't eat it!
The prep work is fairly easy, but, you can buy the stuff already made.
I went to Weis and found at least a dozen different styles of the stuff.
I bought three of them to see if I liked it.
I got a can of it made in Israel. Some was made in Greece, and another I haven't found on the label yet.
I like the Greek the best so far because it is not sweet.
But again, you can add things to your taste.
I still haven't figured out how to eat it other than put it on crackers, but I will find other ways to enjoy it. It's a great healthy snack.
I also found a recipe on Larriane's blog that I might try. Luckily, it looks very hot and spicy, so my wife won't eat it!
2 comments:
Hi,Lee! Yeah, Hummus is the best! Check out my blog for a great recipe using canned garbanzo beans roasted with thyme and pistachios. (You can leave out the pistachios.)Really tasty!
I'm pretty much a "garbanzo-beans-on-the-salad" kinda girl. Nothing too fancy -- just eat 'em as God intended: Straight from the can! Oh, and they are pretty high in fiber and protein! How can that be bad? ;-)
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