February 28th, 2012

Chickpea Salad with Cumin & Garlic

The chickpea or garbanzo bean is a legume. Its seeds are high in protein and it is one of the earliest cultivated vegetables; 7,500-year-old remains have been found in the Middle East.  Chickpeas are low in fat and a helpful source of zinc, folate and protein. They are also very high in dietary fiber and hence a healthy source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes. Chickpea Salad with Cumin & Garlic […]