Zesty Chickpeas and Shells

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Zesty Chickpeas and Shells
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Mon, 10-08-2007 - 11:44am

This is a favorite of ours.  I actually adapted this from a Weight Watchers recipe to be SB friendly.  We eat it as a main course but it would make a great side too.


Zesty Chickpeas and Shells


 


Makes 4 servings. 


Ingredients: 


2 3/4 cups medium ww shells (i have a problem finding medium whole wheat shells so I usually use 3 cups of small ww shells)


1 15 1/2 oz can garbanzo beans( chickpeas), rinsed and drained


2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar


4 tsp garlic oil or extra virgin olive oil


1 tablespoon water


1/2 teaspoon salt


1 red jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (wear gloves when handling to avoid irritation)


Directions:


Cook the shells according to package directions.  Drain and rinse with cool water until just warm.  Meanwhile pulse 1/2 cup of chickpeas, vinegar, oil, water and salt in blender until almost smooth.  Scrape into large mixing bowl; stir in the pepper.  Add the shells and the remaining chickpeas and toss to coat.


NOTE:  I have a hard time finding red jalapenos so I usually use green or Habeneros which are really hot.


Enjoy!

 

 

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 10-08-2007 - 1:35pm
this sounds good...I love chickpeas!
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