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Chickpeas
Chickpeas are the pea-like seeds of a bushy plant. They're round with a nutty flavour and frequently used in Central Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. There are two groups of chickpeas - desi and kabuli- distinguished by seed size, shape and colour. They also have different growth requirements and end uses. Chickpeas are an excellent source of carbohydrates and protein, which constitute about 80% of the total dry seed weight. Crude fibre is mostly located within the seed coat. They are also rich in phosphorus, calcium, folate and Vitamin C.

Use: They're perfect to use in soups, salads, curries and casseroles.

10 things to do with Chickpeas
-Chicken 'n chickpeas -Carrot and chickpea salad
-Yellow rice with chickpeas -Voorbroodjies with chickpea spread
-Marinated roast brinjal and chickpeas -Inzimino di ceci (Chickpeas with kale)
-Garlic pork with chickpeas -Chickpea and feta rissoles
-Chickpea, bean and olive salad -Chickpea curry
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