Ginger and Turmeric Chickpea Stew
If you are wanting to include more plant-based meals into your everyday cooking, this recipe is a great place to start. It is wholesome, easy to make and contains no foreign or exotic ingredients. I accidentally stumbled upon it while browsing Instagram and I have a feeling it is going to become a favourite in […]
Meatless Monday #13: Chickpea Curry
This is literally the easiest and quickest curry I have ever made…and it is delicious. You will need: 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions minced/grated/chopped very finely 2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped finely 2 teaspoons of fresh ginger root, finely chopped 6 whole cloves 2 cinnamon quills or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon […]
Vegan meringues
Aquafaba – this blows my mind! A few years ago, some genius discovered that the water (brine) from a can of chickpeas acted pretty much exactly like egg whites when whipped. And then someone named it aquafaba! Basically, the protein from the beans leaches out into the water and makes the water remarkably similar to […]
Meatless Monday #12: Hummus
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or spread made from chickpeas, and I absolutely adore it! I tried my hand at making my own for the first time just the other day and I was surprised at how easy it is. I definitely will not be buying hummus ever again. I love dipping fresh veggies […]
Meatless Monday #4: Tomato & Chickpea Soup
Today was cold and rainy – I am guessing the after-effect of tropical storm Eloise. In my mind rainy weather always calls for soup. I love this tomato and chickpea soup. It’s healthy, tasty and quick to make. You will need: 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil 1 Red onion, finely chopped 1-2 red red peppers, […]
Meatless Monday #1: Roasted chickpea salad
I love hummus, but the glory of the chickpea extends far beyond that of a good dip. Chickpeas roasted in aromatic spices make for a great addition to a hearty salad – simply perfect for our first Meatless Monday dinner. You will need: 2 tins chickpeas drained (I used dried chickpeas that I cooked in […]
