Spicy, Crunchy Chickpeas

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, toss the chickpeas with the oil, coriander, curry powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, or until crisp and slightly brown. Serve warm or allow to cool.

110 calories per serving

CHICKPEA SALAD

This recipe is courtesy of Rachel Ray - it's easy and tasty!

Ingredients:

• 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 small red onion finely chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
• A few ribs celery and leafy tops, chopped (or cucumber)
• 1 clove garlic, minced or grated then grinded into a paste with salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped, a few sprigs
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Combine chick peas with onions, peppers, celery, garlic, red pepper flakes and rosemary in a medium bowl. Dress salad with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper.

Dandelion Greens with Pasta

I basically made this up tonight so the directions are pretty rough :)


Ingredients

• wheat pasta
• olive oil
  
• chopped garlic
• red onion
• a can of chickpeas, drained
  
• dandelion greens (from the store, not your backyard)
• kosher salt to taste

Directions

Heat up olive oil in a large saucepan and add a ton of garlic (I added like 8 cloves - yum!) Chop up a red onion and add to the saucepan; sauté the garlic and onion on medium heat. Add washed dandelion greens (basically the leaves and smaller stems as the larger stems are tough) and chickpeas; sprinkle with kosher salt and stir occasionally till greens wilt.

Meanwhile cook the wheat pasta according to package directions (if you hate wheat pasta than use something else :) Before you know it you'll have a yummy dinner! I just made this up tonight so feel free to alter and share your changes.