Combine creamy chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and Greek dressing for a crowd-pleasing salad. Toss in chopped olives and loads of chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor. It keeps its crunch for several days, so you can make it on the weekend to help get you through the week. I made a big pot of it this […]
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Win-Win-Win Hummus
The secret ingredient in this hummus makes it healthier, thriftier, and greener. That’s a win-win-win in my book! My Taster likes it better than my original hummus too. Win-Win-Win Hummus costs just 78 cents a serving using organic ingredients. You’ll find three something-for-nothing ingredients in one recipe: My homemade hummus uses no oil. Use olive […]
Chickpea Cacciatore with Potatoes
Make this impressive Chickpea Cacciatore in your slow cooker! It’s from my friend Kathy Hester’s updated classic, The Vegan Slow Cooker. As with all of Kathy’s recipes, the prep is easy and the flavors pack a punch. She even tells you what to do the night before to avoid a morning rush. I have it […]
Cold-Nix Soup – Chicken-Free Soup for Fighting Colds
The vegan cold-fighting soup makes its own broth from dried chickpeas and aromatic vegetable. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsley add color and nutrition. Optional whole-grain pasta helps it slip down your throat. Lemon brightens it all. Take one big bowl daily for comfort and health.
How to Make Homemade Aquafaba from Dried Beans
Here’s how to make homemade aquafaba from dried chickpeas or black beans, water, and salt. There are plenty of reasons to make your own aquafaba, including that it’s cheaper, healthier, and greener. Use organic aquafaba in place of eggs and milk in many recipes. Active time: 15 minutes. Total time: 5 to 16 hours, depending […]
