I wanted to call these chickpea burgers but my son disagreed. He said they are closer in looks and texture to crab cakes so call them what they are, chickpea cakes. You don’t eat these on a bun but rather on top of a bed of fresh leafy greens. Beans are one of my favorite…
Tag: garbanzo beans
2016 is the Year of Pulses
Pulses are legumes. Garbanzo, kidney, lima, and pinto beans. Edamame, lentils and black beans. The list can go on but you get the idea. Legumes are rich in plant protein (1/4 cup has as much protein as an egg), high in soluble fiber (helping to lower cholesterol levels and feed the good bacteria in your…
Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN 