by Alex Well
Chickpeas and the African continent have a long history. First cultivated by the Ancient Egyptians these legumes are now found throughout the world.
Not only are chickpeas full of plant based protein but also naturally free from saturated fats! Have a healthy week and try our five African chickpea recipes today.
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This quick and easy vegan chickpea curry recipe highlights all the flavours that truly distinguishes Afro-Indian fusion cooking! With the largest Indian population in Africa, South Africa boasts a truly unique take on Indian curry cuisine.
What you'll need
You can find the full South African Indian Chickpea Curry recipe on The African Gourmet website. This kind of vegan curry is best served with some cooked brown rice or plain naan bread.
In the North of Africa you might find morning commuters enjoying this vegetarian breakfast chickpea dish at a road-side cafe. Using simple ingredients you too can enjoy your chickpeas the Tunisian way!
What you'll need
Typically, you'd layer your breakfast bowl first with your bread slice then cooked chickpeas followed by a thin layer of garlic and cumin broth and lastly your soft boiled egg topped with olive oil, harissa, capers and a squeeze of lemon juice.
The key to a decent Leblebi is to add just enough broth so your bread soaks it up but the rest of the dish is not too watery!
Originally, eaten by shepherds in Algeria's Aurès Mountain region this hearty lamb stew served with flatbread will warm you up on a cold winter's night! If you're vegan you can substitute the meat in this recipe with potato or a fleshy mushroom to give a similar "meaty" texture.
What you'll need
For a comprehensive vegetarian cooking guide try Nombudsman Chakhchoukha and Pita bread recipe here. Otherwise, if you are a meat eater go for top-rated Food.com Algerian Chakhchoukha family recipe.
Do you prefer to have a protein packed start to your day? If you do then give this Ethopian vegetarian chickpea based breakfast a go! You can serve this stew with traditional Ethopian flatbread known as Injera or any other flatbread you have on hand.
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Although her recipe omits clarified butter you can learn to make your own Niter kibbeh with the help of the Daringgourmet.com for a more authentic taste.
Some of the earliest records of this ancient vegan chickpea dip recipe originates as far back as the 13th century! Can you even imagine? This age-old simple vegan recipe is absolutely delicious and best paired with freshly baked flat bread and some olive oil.
What you'll need
Start your process by soaking your dried chickpeas overnight. By soaking your beans they'll retain their nutrients better than if you use canned chickpeas instead.
Then you'll want to slowly cook the soaked and dried chickpeas for a minimum of two hours or until they have softened.
Once your chickpeas are cooked and drained throw them into a food processor along with the lemon juice, crushed garlic, tahini paste, cumin, salt and pepper. Blitz the ingredients all together until you have a smooth consistency.
Finish off your chickpea hummus with some paprika, salt and pepper.
It's not just Africans that enjoy their fill of these protein powerhouse beans! Many countries around the world have adapted their own version of tried and trusted chickpea recipes.
Chickpeas are highly versatile; you can choose to eat them dried or canned and still receive about the same nutritional benefits.
If you need to include more fibre in your diet than chickpeas are for you! With only half a cup of chickpeas providing roughly 50% of your daily dietary fibre.
Are you watching your blood sugar levels? According to studies just three tablespoons of chickpeas included in your meal significantly helps to lower your blood sugar levels.
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