chickpea

noun

chick·pea ˈchik-ˌpē

: 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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Some recipes call for only chickpeas, others for chickpeas and up to three kinds of beans. —

Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024 This vegetable soup recipe is comforting and creamy, from potatoes and chickpeas along with their liquid. —

Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 To assemble the bowls, place ¼ cup cooked quinoa in each bowl, then divide roasted vegetables, chickpeas and edamame evenly into each bowl over the quinoa. —

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024 Buffalo chicken dense bean salad Whip up a bowl of chickpeas, carrots, celery, and buffalo sauce or ranch dressing. —

Angela Haupt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chickpea