Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad Spiced Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad with Fresh Herbs and Citrus Ingredients: 1 cup couscous 1 cup boiling water 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped 1/4 cup raisins or chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pine nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Place couscous in a large bowl and pour boiling water over it. Cover and let sit for 5-7 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Add chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, raisins, and toasted nuts to the couscous. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling) Kcal: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #moroccancouscous #chickpeasalad #mediterraneanfood #plantbased #vegetarianrecipes #healthyeating #couscoussalad #middleeasternflavors #herbsandspices #summerrecipes #fiberpacked #easymeals #mealprep #wholefoods #freshsalad #lightlunch #nutritiousfood #cleaneating #veggielove #glutenfreeoption Brighten your day with this Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad—bursting with fresh herbs, spices, and vibrant colors! Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.

Spicy Tomato Chickpea Shakshuka Fiery Chickpea Shakshuka with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Herbs Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup spicy tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Salt and pepper, to taste 4 large eggs Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Crusty bread, for serving Directions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and red bell pepper; cook for another 3 minutes. Add paprika, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in crushed tomatoes and spicy tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Add chickpeas and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a spoon to create small wells in the sauce and gently crack the eggs into the wells. Cover the skillet and cook until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped herbs. Serve hot with crusty bread. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #vegetarian #shakshuka #chickpeas #spicyfood #healthyrecipes #quickmeals #easyrecipes #comfortfood #highprotein #meatlessmeals #middleeasternfood #brunchideas #tomatosauce #eggrecipes #plantbased #spicytomatosauce #herbcooking #weeknightdinner #flavorfulmeals #saucyandspicy Wake up your tastebuds with this Fiery Chickpea Shakshuka! Spicy, savory, and ready in 35 minutes—perfect for brunch or dinner!

Dill Pickle Hummus Zesty Dill Pickle Hummus Delight Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped 1/4 cup tahini 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dill weed Salt and pepper to taste Water, as needed Directions: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, dill pickles, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and dill weed. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. If the mixture is too thick, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Blend again to combine. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired. Garnish with extra dill pickles or dill weed. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Kcal: 120 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

Chickpea Soup with Spinach Hearty Chickpea and Spinach Soup with Mediterranean Spices Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 cups vegetable broth 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Juice of 1/2 lemon Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add chickpeas, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in chopped spinach and cook for another 3–4 minutes, just until wilted. Add lemon juice, then taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 240 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickpeasoup #plantbasedrecipes #vegancomfortfood #mediterraneandiet #spinachrecipes #meatlessmeals #healthywarmmeals #heartyvegan #vegetariansoup #quickdinners #onepotmeals #cleaneatingrecipes #glutenfreeeats #fiberrichfoods #simpleandhealthy #veggiebased #nourishyourbody #easyvegansoup #wholesomebowls #antiinflammatoryfoods 🥣 This Chickpea & Spinach Soup is pure plant-based comfort! Warm, filling, and packed with flavor—it’s the perfect cozy meal. 🌿🍋