The Sweetest Chickpea Recipe You’ve Never Tried Before
POSTED ON November 17, 2016 BY Kat Gal


The Sweetest Chickpea Recipe You’ve Never Tried Before
Written by: Kat Gal
Hummus is delicious. But did you know that you can use chickpeas in other creative ways besides just blending them up for a dip? You have to try this sweet, yet healthy dish.
Chickpeas (or otherwise known as garbanzo beans) are literally my staple. Besides hummus, I love to add them to salads, vegetable dishes and my veggie soups as well.
Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein for both vegans and non-vegans alike. 1 cup contains 15 grams of protein. They are a great source of fiber as well. Say good-bye to constipation, welcome healthy digestion instead. Chickpeas are also great sources of minerals such as manganese and folate.
Another key ingredient of this delicious recipe I am about to share with you are carrots. You probably know that carrots are full of beta-carotene (hence the orange color), which prevents macular degeneration and cataracts. Carrots are a rich source of antioxidants that help to prevent and fight cancer. The vitamin A in carrots assists with liver flushing, a powerful part of any of your cleansing efforts. Finally, carrots are great for your skin, your teeth and your gums.
You will love this recipe. It is so easy to make. It’s sweet and delicious, yet healthy, nourishing and filling. It is vegan and gluten-free. It can be part of your weekday lunch or can appear on the table for a fancy dinner with friends, or even Thanksgiving.
Maple-Orange Roasted Chickpeas And Carrots
Recipe: Coconut and Berries
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups of cooked chickpeas or canned and drained
- 6 oz carrots, halved or quartered
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Few sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 ½ tsp maple syrup
- Zest and juice of half an orange
- Himalayan sea salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven at 400F.
2. Toss your chickpeas and carrots with the oil in a roasting dish. Add the thyme leaves and the salt.
3. Cook for 20 mins. Stir halfway through.
4. Add the orange zest, orange juice and maple syrup. Toss well.
5. Cook for 5 more minutes. The carrots should be tender and slightly brown and the chickpeas should be crisp.
6. Add it in a bowl. Serve it with a salad, quinoa, rice, or enjoy it as it is.
Will this dish be part of your Thanksgiving menu this year? We hope you will enjoy it. Let us know your experiences in the comments below. Snap a picture and tag us on Facebook. We would love to hear from you and to see your creation.

Kat Gál is a holistic health writer who helps health, wellness, and nutrition businesses to market their products and services through quality online content. She is also a freelance writing mentor teaching wanna-be-freelancers how to make a living writing at freelancewriterschool.com. Reach out if you are looking for amazing blog content at katgalwriter@gmail.com or katgalwriter.com. Visit freelancewriterschool.com for freelance writing tips. Follow me on Instagram @freelancewriterschool and on Facebook at facebook.com/katgalwriter.
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