A twist on the Italian classic, this vegan Cacio e Pepe recipe is easy to make with simple, healthy ingredients. No cashews, The rich and creamy sauce is made with sunflower seeds so it’s completely nut free! Sprinkled with some crispy chickpeas and a squeeze of lemon for secretly healthy […]
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Caramelized Onion Savory Oatmeal with Crunchy Chickpeas
Putting a twist on your morning oatmeal with this warming caramelized onion savory oatmeal. Spiced with cardamom, chopped dates and topped with these addictive crunchy pan fried chickpeas and toasted seeds for a comforting meal that also happens to be vegan! I have been eating oatmeal for breakfast pretty much […]
Vegan Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
These vegan chickpea chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate secretly healthy dessert. Soft and chewy on the inside and loaded with gooey chocolate chips is hard to believe that there made from a whole can of chickpeas! Free of refined sugar and a no peanut butter option, these cookies are […]
Honey Sesame Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
These honey sesame chickpea lettuce wraps are perfect if you’re in the mood for a quick and flavorful vegetarian meal. Crispy chickpeas tossed with a sweet and sticky sauce and served over rice and fresh lettuce for a deliciously healthy dinner or lunch in less than 20 minutes! Ingredients You’ll […]
Toasted Lemon Pepper Orzo with Crispy Chickpeas (vegan)
This lemon pepper orzo is my new favorite weeknight meal! The orzo is toasted until golden brown, cooked until tender then topped with lots of spicy black pepper and crunchy pan-fried chickpeas. Pretty simple, healthy ingredients and easy to make. Plus, this lemon pepper orzo recipe also happens to be […]
Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough Bars
These vegan chickpea cookie dough bars are made from simple, real ingredients and require no baking! With a thick, doughy chocolate chip cookie base and a fudgy chocolate topping they’re pretty hard to beat. The best part— they’re so much healthier than traditional cookie dough! Vegan, gluten free and optionally […]
Vegan Italian Stuffed Peppers with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Sunflower Basil Pesto
I think these vegan Italian stuffed bell peppers are my new favorite dinner… Sweet blistered bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful risotto style sun dried tomato rice, chickpeas and topped with the easiest toasted sunflower basil pesto. They’re easy to make, packed with veggies and so delicious! In the past, […]
Fluffy Baked Rice with Chickpeas and Crispy Tofu Feta
The fluffiest baked rice with chickpeas and crispy tofu feta… the perfect healthy (but delicious!) dinner. The rice itself is pretty simple. With sweet caramelized onions, chickpeas and green olives, everything bakes in the oven for half an hour. Top it all off with some crispy pan fried tofu feta […]
Vegan Maple Tahini Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Chickpeas
These vegan twice baked sweet potatoes are crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside and packed with delicious Asian flavors. They’re baked on a sheet pan until tender and caramelized, then mixed with a creamy maple tahini sauce and topped with chickpeas before returning to the oven to crisp […]
Tandoori Chickpea Gyros with Crispy Oven Baked Fries and Mint Raita
These gyros are a combination of two of my favorite cuisines: Indian and Greek. They’re not traditional in any way, but still delicious! It’s the perfect combination of flavorful tandoori spiced chickpeas, crispy oven baked fries, lime pickled onions and a fresh mint yogurt sauce, all layered on top of […]