Morocco Tacos

August 21, 2018 By palatablepastime in African, Beans, Cheese, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Lamb, Main Dish, Meats, Middle Eastern, Moroccan, Stovetop, Tacos, Yogurt Tags: chickpeas, garbanzo beans, lamb, middle eastern taco, Morocco, pita bread, sandwiches 1 Comment

Tacos meet Morocco with the addition of crumbled Merguez sausage and harissa.

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Meatball and Chickpea Curry (Kofta Choley)

January 13, 2017 By palatablepastime in Asian, Beans, Beef, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Ground Beef, Indian, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Meats, Stovetop Tags: 30 minute, chickpea, curry, easy, express, fast, garbanzo, kofta, kofte, meatball, quick, stove top, thirty minute, weeknight Leave a comment

Meatball and Chickpea Curry (Kofta Choley) is an express recipe for a quick and simple thirty minute weeknight meal.

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Lighter Garlic Hummus

January 26, 2016 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Beans, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Food Processor, Lebanese, Main Ingredients, Middle Eastern, No Cook, Small Appliance Tags: 3 points, diet, easy, garlic, healthy, hummus, light, lighter, Weight Watchers 7 Comments

Lighter Garlic Hummus takes the traditional, flavorful middle eastern spread and lightens it by reducing fat.

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Pumpkin Hummus

September 28, 2015 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Beans, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Cooking Method, Course, Cuisine, Lebanese, Main Ingredients, Middle Eastern, No Cook, Nuts, Pumpkin, Seeds, squash, Tahini Tags: appetizer, bean, bewitching kitchen, chickpea, dip, garbanzo, hummus, Lebanese, middle eastern, pumpkin, savory, secret recipe club, spread, squash, SRC 28 Comments

Creamy smooth and savory pumpkin hummus.

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Moroccan Stuffed Peppers with Couscous

January 5, 2015 By palatablepastime in Beans, Cheese, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Cooking Method, Course, Couscous, Cuisine, Dairy, Dried Fruits/Raisins, Fruits, Grains, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Mediterranean, Microwave, Nuts, Peppers or Chillies, Pine Nuts, Side Dish, Small Appliance Tags: couscous, meatless, mediterranean, monday, moroccan, peppers, stuffed, vegetarian 3 Comments

Moroccan Stuffed Peppers with Couscous can serve as either a savory vegetarian main dish or a supporting side dish.

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Colorful Bean Salad

April 29, 2014 By palatablepastime in Beans, Black Beans, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Cooking Method, Course, Fruits, Kidney Beans, Marinate, No Cook, Olives, Salads, Side Dish, Uncategorized, United States Tags: barbecue, bbq, bean salad, cookout, easy, gobble, make ahead, no-mayo, palatable pastime, picnic, potluck, side dish, sue lau, summer 2 Comments

Colorful Bean Salad is an easy, make-ahead salad that is perfect for potlucks, cookouts, summer barbecues and picnics.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (Balela)

February 25, 2014 By palatablepastime in Beans, Black Beans, Cheese, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Cuisine, Dairy, European, Main Ingredients, Mediterranean, Salads Tags: bean, Egyptian, Greek, healthy, kebabs, mediterranean, middle eastern, moroccan, salad 20 Comments

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (Balela) is a delicious bean salad with Greek flavors, is a snap to make and it’s very healthy for you!

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Toasted Pearl Couscous Salad

November 29, 2013 By palatablepastime in Beans, Cheese, Chickpeas/Garbanzos, Cooking Method, Course, Couscous, Cuisine, Dairy, Dried Fruits/Raisins, Greens or Lettuces, Main Dish, Main Ingredients, Mediterranean, Nuts, Olives, Oven Baked, Persimmons, Pine Nuts, Salad Dressings, Salads, squash, Stovetop, Zucchini Tags: cooking, couscous, food, fruits, healthy, israeli, main dish, mediterranean, middle eastern, moroccan, pearl, recipes, roasted vegetables, salad, toasted, vegetarian Leave a comment

A melange of roasted vegetables combines with Israeli pearl couscous, herbs, feta and chickpeas on crisp baby greens with a delicious lemon-balsamic vinaigrette.

Toasted pearl Couscous Salad