Garbanzo beans can be used in so many versatile ways. Being a vegetarian, i know how important beans are to my diet.Not only is this salad fulfilling,it also makes a great detox meal. Here is one recipe which is lunch-box favorite not only with my DH ,but also with my kids
Ingredients:
1 Cup:chickpeas/Garbanzo beans (cooked)
1 Cup:finely chopped assorted veggies like red and green bell peppers,zucchini,tomato,onions.
Handful of any salad mix,or some lettuce,red cabbage leaves shredded.
2-3 black olives (sliced)
1-2 sliced Jalapeno pepper(optional)
Salt &Lemom juice according to taste.
Red-pepper flakes(optional)
For Avocado dip
1 medium Avocado
1/2 small onion chopped
1 small tomato chopped
5-10 cilantro leaves
salt and lemon to taste
Method:
For the Avocado dip.
Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avocado from the peel.In a blender,blend avocado,chopped onion,tomato with salt,lemon and cilantro until it's creamy and smooth. You can leave it a bit chunky if you like it that way. Incorporate nicely and transfer it to a bowl and cover it.
For the Salad:
Rinse the garbanzo beans if using canned ones. In a bowl add garbanzo beans, assorted veggies,salad leaves,sliced jalapeno peppers,olives.Mix everything nicely. Now add Avocado dip,add more salt and lemon if needed.Sprinkle some red pepper flakes.
Enjoy by itself or using it as filling in a toasted pita bread.
