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Basil-Pesto Chick(pea) Salad

This basil-pesto chickpea salad reimagines the elements that make a GREAT “mashed salad”. Pesto for the fat and tang, lemon for a floral acidity, a healthy dose of capers for salty action, and a ton of fresh and vibrant herbs and spices.

Each bite proves that sandwiches can be light and refreshing during the summer. Basically, this affordable and quick dish is what you must put on your next sandwich, wrap, salad, or SPOON soon!

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Peanut-Miso Chick(pea) Salad

This peanut butter-miso chickpea salad reimagines the elements that make a GREAT “mashed salad”. Peanut butter for the fat, some miso for the salt, rice vinegar for acid (with maple syrup for balance, of course), and a SHIT TON of spices.

Each bite takes your taste buds on a journey from mouth-gluing nutty flavors to warming spices, closing the experience with a sweet zing. Basically, you need to put this on your next sandwich, wrap, salad, or SPOON soon!

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West African Peanut Stew

This West African Peanut Stew is equal parts creamy, tangy, and rich- making it the perfect meal to serve during Kwanzaa (or any other day during the brutal winter months). Like many stews, this one requires little prep and a mostly hands-off cooking method. Chickpeas and greens are added for extra protein and freshness. Lime juice is essential to balance the rich and decadent flavors this spiced tomato stew brings to the table (with crushed peanuts for crunch, of course).

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Chick(pea) Burgers

I promise you won’t miss the meat in these veggie-packed chickpea burgers! They’re moist, they have tons of flavor, and they’re FILLING.

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