#Chickpeas

May 21, 2018
4 min

3 Variations on Greek Wedding Soup

This recipe was on the pad that I found at the back of the cupboard during spring cleaning, it is actually from the year before we went on a mostly plant-based diet. I had made the meatballs with ground lamb, so I decided to see if I could make the same dish with plant based “meatballs” and it worked. Below are my Zucchini/chickpea meatballs but I also listed the Lamb and thought that the Falafel would work too, so there are 3 variations on the same dish. Ingredients Lamb M

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Andy BeauChamp

May 20, 2018
2 min

Spelt Chickpea Tomato Stew

I started working on this recipe last fall and with everything going on it I forgot all about it until today. I was cleaning up the cupboards, an annual spring event, and I came across the pad with the recipe at the back of the cupboard. On the margins of the pad and had written GTP, which are my notation its ready to post. I know this is more of a fall dish, but I like soup during the summer and this soup can be served at room temp with some nice toasted bread and cucumber

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Andrew BeauChamp

May 15, 2018
2 min

Falafel

I have been working at this for weeks now trying to make a falafel that does not taste like sawdust. I looked at all types of recipes but I found that there are two types of falafels, one made with chickpeas and one made with fava beans, along with a variety of seeds, nuts, and herbs. So, I have been playing combinations of all these recipes and this is the one I landed on. I think it’s still a work in progress but I wanted to get feedback before I change it – Thoughts? Ing

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Andrew BeauChamp

Apr 27, 2018
2 min

Spiced Eggplant Shakshuka

Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, sliced in ¼ inch rounds 1 can of chickpeas, drained 4 large tomatoes, cubed and seeded 4 shallots, sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped and seeded 6 cloves of garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced and seeded 1 lemon, juiced and zested 2 large handfuls of fresh Cilantro and Italian Parsley, chopped and stems removed 4 to 6 eggs 1 cup of feta, crumbled ½ cup homemade veggie stock, unsalted 2 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon of paprika 1 tablespoon o

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Andy BeauChamp

Feb 6, 2018
1 min

Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Veggie Stuffed Peppers Ingredients 5 to 6 red, yellow, orange bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed 1 cup of Apricots, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 can chickpeas, drained and smashed ½ cup of Cashews, minced 1 celery stalk, minced 1 red bell pepper, minced 2 shallots, diced 3 cloves of garlic minced 1 ¼ cups of Veggie Stock Handful of cilantro, chopped and stems removed ½ cup of Rice 4 tablespoons of lemon juice 1 tablespoon earth balance ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 te

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Andy BeauChamp

Jan 31, 2018
1 min

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas drained, save the liquid 1 red bell pepper, minced 2 shallots minced 1 avocado, pitted and sliced 1 clove of garlic, minced Handful of Italian Parsley, chopped and stem removed 1/3 cup of Cashews, chopped 1/2 tsp turmeric black pepper to taste ½ cup vegan mayo (optional) Romaine Lettuce Tomato slices Sweet pea shoots Bread of choice Directions Place cashews, turmeric, avocado and garlic in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Next add the chi

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Andy BeauChamp

Nov 24, 2017
1 min

Chickpea Minestrone

Here is a quick and simple soup to make that is packed with flavor - Enjoy Ingredients 4 cups of homemade veggie stock 2 cups of butternut squash, diced 2 cups of red bliss potatoes, diced 6 shallots, chopped 1 fennel bulb, diced 4 stalks of celery, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced and seeds removed 1 lemon zested 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 14 to 15oz cans 2 cans of chickpeas, 14 to 15oz cans 1 cup of orzo ½ cup of dry red wine Hand

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Andrew BeauChamp

Nov 23, 2017
2 min

Zucchini/Chickpea Stuffed Sole

We really like the Crab stuffed Sole from Omaha Steaks so I though what if i can make a veggie stuffed version using more of the "plant based" mind set that I have been using for the last few months. So now cow diary items, no eggs and fresh ingredients. Here is what I came up with - Enjoy Ingredients 6, 4 to 5 ounces fresh skinless sole, flounder, Cod or other white fish fillets 1 medium zucchini, grated 1 cup of chickpeas, minced 8 ounce of goat cheese – divided 2 shallots

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Andrew BeauChamp

Oct 27, 2017
1 min

Chickpea, Mushroom Spinach Dahl

Here is a variation on the Dahl recipe I posted a few days ago. – Enjoy INGREDIENTS: 4 cups of homemade veggie stock 2 cups of chickpeas, soaked over night 3 cups of cherry tomatoes, chopped 3 cups of fresh baby spinach 2 pints of mushrooms of choice, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1 lemon zested and juiced 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped 2 inches of fresh ginger, grated 2 tablespoons of fresh turme

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Andy BeauChamp

Oct 23, 2017
2 min

Potato, Navy Bean Bread

Ingredients Bread 2 ½ cups of wheat flour 1 cup of room temp water 4 tablespoons of raw sugar 3 tablespoons of Avocado Oil 3 teaspoons of dry active yeast 1 teaspoon of ground tomatoes 1 teaspoon of dried thyme 1 teaspoon of salt Filling 2 cups diced red potatoes 2 cups of baby spinach, chopped 2 cups of homemade veggie stock 2 cups of water 1 cup of sheep’s feta cheese, crumbled 1 can of Navy beans, rinsed and drained (13oz) 2 shallots, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 t

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Andy BeauChamp

Oct 13, 2017
2 min

Zucchini "Meatballs" in Marinara Sauce

So I have been exploring the whole veggie burger thing, looking at recipes, trying out different combinations. So this is my first veggie "meat" style recipe. I did try it out with black beans but it gave it a different flavor profile than what I wanted. So it seams chickpeas are the perfect binding agent. Enjoy Next up, burgers - Ingredients I box of pasta, cooked as directed on package 1, 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried. 3 large Zucchini, shredded 4 cups

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Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup - Variation

Andy BeauChamp

Oct 10, 2017
2 min

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup - Variation

I know I posted an earlier recipe for Cauliflower and Chickpea soup, but I wanted to go back and create a simpler soup where the Cauliflower and the chickpeas stand out. Home you enjoy this variation to the earlier recipe. 1 head of cauliflower, cleaned and prepped, stems removed and chopped into florets 4 cups of homemade veggie stock 1 cup chickpeas, prepped 2 shallots, chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cups almond milk, unsweetened ½ cup fre

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Andy BeauChamp

Oct 8, 2017
2 min

Tomato Tart

Ingredients Crust 2 cups flour 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup 2 tablespoons vegan margarine 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons water (cold) Filling ½ cup cooked chickpeas ½ cup of cashew Parmesan Cheese ½ cup sheep Manchego cheese, minced ¼ cup of Basil leaves, ribbon cut 1 medium onion, thinly sliced Zest of one lemon 3 large tomatoes, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons of finely chopped pistachios 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Salt and Pepper

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Andy BeauChamp

Sep 26, 2017
2 min

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup

I have been working on a few cauliflower recipes, here is a soup recipe that I have been working for the past few years. The first few times I had made it, it was with chicken stock, milk and garnished with bacon, but in the last variation I created a few days ago, I made it completely vegan. - Enjoy Ingredients 1 cauliflower head, cut into florets, about 4 cups 4 cups of homemade vegetable stock or water 2 cups of diced organic potatoes 1 cup of dry white wine ½ cup of Almo

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Mini Spicy Chickpea, Avocado Pesto Pizzas

Andy BeauChamp

Sep 19, 2017
2 min

Mini Spicy Chickpea, Avocado Pesto Pizzas

I have been playing around with bread and pizza doughs for the last few weeks, and having a lot of fun too. Making yeasted doughs are not as scary as I thought, they are actually quite easy to make. So, look forward too many new yeasted dough recipes in the coming weeks – enjoy Ingredients Pizza Dough 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 envelope Fleischmann's® Yeast 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup very warm water 3 tablespoons Lemon Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons of sugar Pesto ¼ cup Pist

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Andy BeauChamp

Sep 17, 2017
1 min

Curried Shells with Chickpeas

INGREDIENTS 1 lb. of dried pasta of choice – cook as directed on package, reserve 1 cup of pasta water 1 can, 15 oz. of chickpeas, drained 1 can, 15 oz. of Coconut Milk ¼ cup of veggie stock or pasta water 1 medium onion, minced 2 sliced jalapeños 4 cloves of garlic, minced 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil 2 tablespoons of tomato paste 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 teaspoon of curry 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon of ground ginger ½ teaspoon chili powder Cilantro and crushed red pepper

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Andy BeauChamp

Aug 15, 2017
2 min

Savory Chicken Meatballs

I have been on a pasta roll the last few days and with the new challenges I have been faced with regarding our diet and that we had to cut all red meat out of it. Trying to find new ones to achieve the flavor profile of red meat without using it has been my mission. I have been working on this one for the last few weeks, changing up the ingredients but I think I have found the perfect balance, I hope you enjoy them – Savory Chicken Meatballs in a Spicy Tomato sauce Ingredien

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Andy

Jul 30, 2016
1 min

Lentil & Chickpea Salad

Here is a great summer salad that you can make ahead and it gets better as all the flavors marinate. Ingredients 1 can of lentils of choice, drained and rinsed. I use red lentils 1 can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup of diced cucumbers, seeds removed 1/2 cup kalamata olives 1/2 cup of chopped red onions 1/2 cup of chopped yellow peppers 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley 1/4 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup lemon

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Andy

Jun 21, 2016
3 min

Hummus

Repost from July 21st, 2009 - my third ever post, with one new addition at the bottom. Hummus is the perfect dish to have on hand, it is easy to make and stores for over a week in the Fridge. I have three ways I make hummus, the traditional way, a Red Pepper Hummus, and a Navy Bean Hummus. Traditional Ingredients 3 Cans of Chickpeas 6 to 8 cloves of garlic - we like with a strong garlic taste 1/4 to 1/3 cup Tahini 1 lemon juiced and zest 1/4 cup or less olive oil 1/4 cup of g

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Andy

May 3, 2016
2 min

Earthy Fish Stew

Ingredients 4 cups low salt Veggie stock 2 red onions, diced 2 red peppers, diced 3 stalks of celery, diced 1 cup of diced carrots 2 cans tomatoes, diced, 15 to 16oz cans 1 can chickpeas, drained, 16oz can 1/4 cup dried cherries, diced 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms of choice 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and cleaned 3 catfish fillets, cut into 2-inch slices 1/4 cup fresh parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 green chili sliced into rings, seeds removed salt to taste Now for the spices - I

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Andrew BeauChamp