: 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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Vegan mixes are available, too, with chickpeas, lentils and hummus.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Veggies and Hummus Hummus, made from chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, and tahini, is a protein-rich dip loaded with fiber and healthy fats.6 Pair it with crunchy vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and cucumbers for a refreshing and filling snack.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Lunch is served at 11 a.m. and inmates can choose between a chicken patty sandwich and a chickpea burger, steamed rice, pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, hamburger bun, fruit and a beverage.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Protein per serving: 21 grams per 160-gram can
The Wild Planet Ready To Eat Tuna White Bean Salad Bowl is a flavorful snack that includes tuna, white beans, chickpeas, carrots, red peppers, and olives.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Veggies and Hummus Hummus, made from chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, and tahini, is a protein-rich dip loaded with fiber and healthy fats.6 Pair it with crunchy vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and cucumbers for a refreshing and filling snack.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Lunch is served at 11 a.m. and inmates can choose between a chicken patty sandwich and a chickpea burger, steamed rice, pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, hamburger bun, fruit and a beverage.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Wild Planet Ready To Eat Tuna White Bean Salad Bowl
Protein per serving: 21 grams per 160-gram can
The Wild Planet Ready To Eat Tuna White Bean Salad Bowl is a flavorful snack that includes tuna, white beans, chickpeas, carrots, red peppers, and olives.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 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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