chick peas

chickpeas or garbanzo beans

Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans

I would love to find a recipe for the dish I've described. I am not much ons for chickpeas, lentils or beans, but loved this dish. I hope someone can help!

chole

Chole (garbanzo beans curry), one famous and delicious norht Indian dish.

Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Soup

3 lbs plum tomatoes (about 12), cored and halved lengthwise 1/2 lb carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 10 garlic cloves 4 Tbsp olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 lbs of eggplant, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for serving 1 Preheat oven to 425°F, with racks on top and bottom. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together tomatoes, carrots, garlic, 2 Tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Spread in a single layer, with the tomatoes cut sides down. 2 On another rimmed baking sheet, toss together eggplant, chickpeas, curry powder, remaining 2 Tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Spread in a single layer. Place both sheets in oven (tomato mixture on the top rack). Roast until tender, tossing mixtures halfway through, about 45 minutes. 3 Using tongs, peel off and discard the tomato skins. Purée tomato mixture (including juices) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large pot. Stir in eggplant mixture; thin with 3 to 4 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, sprinkled with cilantro; garnish with toasted bread if desired. Serves 6.

Hummus III

INGREDIENTS * 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained* 1/3 cup tahini* 1/4 cup lemon juice* 1 teaspoon salt* 2 cloves garlic, halved* 1 tablespoon olive oil* 1 pinch paprika* 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley DIRECTIONS 1. Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. 2. Drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.