Monday Nutrition Tip of the Week: Chickpea Recipe

I'm really getting adventurous when it comes to beans. Consider the recipe I found in Real Simple magazine and fixed a few weeks ago: Chickpea and Raisin Salad with cilantro. Huh? I had never seen anything like that! But at the same time: chickpeas? yum. Raisins? ooh! Cilantro? I'm sold. Mix them all together (with a few other key ingredients) and you've got yourself an interesting and healthy side dish.

Try it this week...if you dare!

Chickpea and Raisin Salad from Real Simple Magazine

Photo from Real Simple Magazine

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 cup fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the raisins, vinegar, and sugar and bring just to a simmer; remove from heat and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas, cilantro, scallions, and raisin mixture with the oil, cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. 

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