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This creamy chickpea salad sandwich is a delicious healthy lunch ready in 10 minutes. Made with smashed chickpeas and crunchy vegetables, it’s packed with protein and flavor. I usually eat very simply at breakfast and lunch to spend most of my time and energy on making dinner. Simple doesn’t mean sacrificing for flavor, though. One of my favorite easy lunch tricks ever is this chickpea salad sandwich! It’s basically a vegetarian chicken salad sandwich, or a chickpea tuna salad. Made with smashed chickpeas, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing, it’s so tasty that it’s become one of my most popular chickpea recipes ever! (My kids even try to sneak bites while we’re making it.) I first posted this recipe in 2019, and readers have been loving it ever since. 5 Star Reader Review “So easy and delicious! I went vegetarian over 2 years ago and have been on the search for an easy, healthy, and satisfying lunch recipe. This chickpea salad sandwich is it! It took no more tha...

Here’s how to cook canned chickpeas in just 5 minutes for a flavorful plant-based protein! This simple canned chickpea recipe makes a versatile meal component perfect for grain bowls, salads, and quick dinners. Want to know one of my favorite meal tricks? These easy canned chickpeas show you how to make a bland can of beans taste amazing in 5 minutes ! This one is one of my top secrets to eating healthy plant based dinners. Honestly, I don’t cook from recipes every night. Many nights I’ll make improv dinners using what I find in the pantry or fridge, along with these easy chickpeas! They’re great for healthy lunches or as the protein in a grain bowl. Really, I should call these lifesaving chickpeas . 5 Ingredients for This Canned Chickpeas Recipe Not everyone knows how to make chickpeas taste great. In fact, quite a few people have told me they can’t handle the flavor or texture of chickpeas. So here’s a trick to try on those loved ones who are chickpea haters. It takes 5 min...

These Christmas dinner ideas will leave your guests merry and bright, with cozy mains, hearty sides, and decadent desserts all bursting with holiday cheer and versatile for different diets! What to serve for Christmas dinner? Fear not, holiday hosts, here is your one-stop guide to crafting a Christmas dinner that will have your family singing your praises (and maybe even requesting seconds!). After hosting this holiday for years, here are my top Christmas dinner ideas for entertaining a crowd! From comforting casseroles to Christmas side dishes , Christmas appetizers , festive Christmas desserts and holiday cocktails , I’ve got something for everyone. When I’m entertaining, I try to have options available many diets, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. These are my top recipes to make sure your Christmas dinner will wow everyone. Top Christmas Dinner Ideas Christmas Lasagna Roll Ups A fun Christmas dinner idea: highlight vibrant red and green in ...