We seem to be finding more and more vegetarian dishes that we like, which comes as a surprise since Sarah doesn’t even like vegetables! Here’s our latest veg option featuring our favorite ingredient…chickpeas! We also rounded this out with some tomato lemon couscous, which ended up being great. Maybe we’ll post about that a little further down the line.
North African Chickpea Salad
2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 carrot, peeled and grated
½ cup raisins
2 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-1/2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed (about ½ teaspoon)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper1) In a large mixing or serving bowl, combine chickpeas, grated carrots, raisins and mint. Stir.
2) In a separate small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Whisk it together, like you would a dressing. Pour over chickpea mixture and stir thoroughly to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve at whatever temperature you like. Sarah liked it heated best.
From: America’s Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook
You might also note that tall glass which is prominently featured below. That’s just an Arnold Palmer, Sarah’s new favorite drink. Hopefully this nice weather lasts long enough to enjoy a few more!
