Chick peas are an excellent nutritional choice. A serving of chick peas has about 4 ounces (113.39 g) or half a cup has about 17 grams of dietary fiber and 19 grams of protein. They are also considered more digestible than most other beans making them a better choice for people who suffer from excessive flatulence after consuming beans.
Chick peas are considered a starchy carbohydrate and are a great staple for people with diabetes. They do not produce high glucose in the body when consumed. Thus they rate well on the glycemic index
INGREDIENTS
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Country of Origin; USA
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Per 100g | |
| Energy (kj) | 1523.0 |
| Protein (g) | 19.30 |
| Fat Total (g) | 10.70 |
| Â – Saturated (g) | 6.00 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 55.10 |
| Â – Sugars (g) | 10.70 |
| Sodium (mg) | 24 |
RECIPE : Hummus
INGREDIENTS
1 Cup of cooked Chick Peas (soak Chickpeas for 12 hours and simmer for 2 hours)
3 tspns of Tahini (Tahini is a delicious sesame paste)
1 tspn of Olive Oil
1 Lemon
Pinch of Salt
DIRECTIONS
Drain and wash the chickpeas and in a blender add all the ingredients, bar the salt and blend until it resembles a thick paste. Taste and add salt to desired liking.
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