: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also
: its seed
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How healthy are chickpeas, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, apples, tuna and legume pasta?
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Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Once the chickpeas are browned and fragrant, remove from heat and set aside.
—Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 22 Jan. 2025
These plants, which include chickpeas and lentils, are rich in the nutrient.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
With rotisserie chicken, butternut squash, chickpeas and white beans (duh!), walnuts and more toppings, this DBS is meant for any time of the day.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Once the chickpeas are browned and fragrant, remove from heat and set aside.
—Randy Graham, Orange County Register, 22 Jan. 2025
These plants, which include chickpeas and lentils, are rich in the nutrient.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
With rotisserie chicken, butternut squash, chickpeas and white beans (duh!), walnuts and more toppings, this DBS is meant for any time of the day.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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chickpea
noun
chick·pea
ˈchik-ˌpē 
: an Asian herb of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds
also
: its seed
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