Savory Chickpea Pancake Recipe

6.5.18 All about Chickpeas & Savory Chickpea Pancakes Recipe

The amazingly nutritious chickpea.  Yup, garbanzo beans!

Hello! Hannah here.

I seriously can’t even name all the things you can do with a garbanzo bean… gluten free flour alternative, pancakes, omelettes, vegan egg replacers, mock meat substitute, hummus & more. It’s mind blowing. So prepare to have your mind blown.

Ready?

Aside from the fact that this legume can replace just about anything and make something vegan or gluten free or just darn tootin delicious… no pun intended. Jk. From my experience, which I would say I am a professional when it comes to eating chickpeas, the darn tootin part doesn’t really apply.

(Disclaimer: all of our bodies are different in a beautiful way. This might not be the case for you. It is advised to test at home first.)

I am getting off track. Did you know this legume is more like a superfood?

The chickpea is related to the pea and packs a punch in terms of nutrients and health benefits.  It’s been around in kitchens for thousands of years, with roots in ancient mediterranean civilizations.  There seems to be a reason this food has fueled civilizations through the centuries.  Here are some of the chickpeas benefits to your health!

1. They are a complex carbohydrate (the good kind).  The key is that they provide a slow-release of energy and do NOT spike blood-sugar levels.  Healthy, sustained fuel!
2. Increased satiety, increased weight loss. Chickpeas make you feel full for longer.  Their balance of fiber and protein fuel the body while also providing that full feeling to help with cravings!
3. Gut-healing. With 6-7 grams of fiber per half cup, chickpeas are among the top foods for fiber content.  Not only that but this fiber is a prebiotic, meaning it feeds your healthy gut flora and supports your micro biome.   A healthy gut aids in heart health, controlling blood sugar levels, and guards against cancer, heart disease, diverticulosis, kidney stones, PMS, obesity and more!
4. Helps guard against heart disease.  Fiber from chickpeas binds with fatty acids in the digestive system and helps balance cholesterol levels.  This helps keep arteries clear from plaque buildup and helps to maintain healthy blood pressure levels.  Studies say even just one daily serving (about a cup, cooked) of legumes can decrease chances of a heart attack and help balance “bad” LDL cholesterol.
5. Nutrition boost for the body.  Chickpeas are a nutrient-dense food with high levels of iron, zinc, folate, phosphorus and B vitamins, including Folate.  (Especially important for vegetarians and vegans!)
6. Alkalizing Effect. Legumes can help balance pH levels, bringing down high levels of acidity that comes from most modern diets.  High acidity is a breeding ground for disease.
7. Great source of plant-based protein.  This is especially important for vegans and vegetarians, as not getting enough protein can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, low energy, hormone issues and a list of eye and skin problems.  Eaten with grains and vegetables, chickpeas become a complete protein, providing all of the necessary amino acids that the body requires!
8. Dietary bioactive compounds.  I know, what?  So, bioactive compounds are things like polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids that extend beyond basic nutrition of the body – these components are said to act as antioxidants, aiding the immune system and fighting against cancer and things like free radicals in the body.

Knowing all of this, and also knowing that most Americans do not eat enough vegetables or nutrient-dense food each day (far from it), kind of makes you want to whip up a gallon of hummus doesn’t it?   And we could definitely eat hummus all day long if required (and sometimes do).  But we have some other ideas for you!

Chickpeas are a great way to replace eggs, if you are or even if you are not vegan!  We are cooking up some amazing Chickpea Veggie Packed Omelettes on this upcoming week’s menu.  Packed with protein, fiber, colorful veggies and oozing with homemade vegan cheddar cheez sauce!  Click here to order (by Sunday at Noon!)

Chickpeas are also great for replacing wheat flour or making thin like a crepe.  And so this week I wanted to share with you my recipe for Savory Chickpea Pancakes. We topped these with freshly sautéed kale, local cherry tomatoes, a homemade macadamia nut pesto, farm fresh eggs, and probiotic coconut yogurt. See below for recipe all the ways to use this tiny bean.

Hannah at Homecooked with Love

Homemade Mock Maple Bacon Bits

A vegan alternative to bacon bits!

5 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

15 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 2 cups large flaked unsweetened coconut, we love to use Bob's Red Mill brand
• 1 T coconut oil
• 2 T Braggs Liquid Aminos
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• dash of liquid smoke
• 1 tsp chili powder
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper or 2 drops DoTerra black pepper oil
• 1 T maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl until coconut is fully coated and spread evenly across a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 5 minutes.
4. After 5 minutes - give it a good stir and rotate the pan in the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes.*
5. *Be careful as this will burn quickly!!!
6. Let the pan cool completely, the flakes will harden and crisp up upon cooling.
7. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

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