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Beyond Hummus: 7 Nutritious Ways to Love Chickpeas

A spread of ingredients on a wooden table includes a bowl of chickpea falafel on parchment paper, a plate of green lettuce leaves, a bowl of sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers, a bowl of diced tomatoes, a bowl of white dipping sauce, a halved avocado, and a halved lemon. MyFitnessPal Blog
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Chickpeas are an excellent plant-based source of protein. They’re also high in fiber, which helps you feel full longer. Of the countless ways to enjoy this healthy legume, we’ve narrowed our list to these seven.

1. BAKED FALAFEL LETTUCE WRAPS  | WHEATLESS KITCHEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 285; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 331mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 9g

2. CHICKPEA COOKIE DOUGH TRUFFLES  | THE HEALTHY MAVEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 112; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 35mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 5g

3. CANDIED CHICKPEA CAJUN TRAIL MIX  | COTTER CRUNCH

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 181; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 43mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 5g

4. PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CHICKPEA COOKIES  | HUMMUSAPIEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 119; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 92mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 3g

5. PUMPKIN SPICE ROASTED CHICKPEA TRAIL MIX  | EATING BIRD FOOD

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 104; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 84mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 3g

6. TOMATO, OLIVE AND CHICKPEA QUESADILLA WITH DILL YOGURT DIP | COOKIE & KATE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 181; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 345mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 8g

7. SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND CHICKPEA MEATBALLS | NUTRITION STRIPPED

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 85; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 75mg; Carbohydrate: 3g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 4g

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