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Greek Chickpea Salad

Greek Chickpea Salad by Alison's AllspiceFriends, it has been a very busy summer for me, and I hope you all have a summer full of great recipes so far. This recipe, Greek chickpea salad, is one that I have been eating a lot this summer.

This salad is very easy to make.  It requires a little bit of time to chop all the vegetables, but it is totally worth it.  The flavor of all the vegetables go together perfectly, and the dressing is the icing on the cake! Continue reading

Turmeric Rice with Cumin Toasted Chickpeas

Turmeric Rice with Cumin Toasted Chickpeas by Alison's AllspiceI seem to see a lot of “rice and chickpeas” style dishes out there on the web and I decided that I had to see what they are all about.  Honestly, I was surprised at how simple yet flavorful the idea is.  Check out my turmeric rice with cumin toasted chickpeas recipe to see what I mean.

When I look at a bowl full of rice and chicpeas, I think there is nothing to it.  It’s gonna be bland.  Well, that just doesn’t have to be the case; not when you’re in the Allspice kitchen! Continue reading

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry by Alison's AllspiceCurry is a great dish to make in advance for busy nights because the flavors only get better as it sits.  This butternut squash chickpea curry is loaded with vegetables as well as flavor!

I like to prep all the ingredients for this recipe in advance to make it an easy and pleasant cooking experience.  Chopping the butternut squash can be time consuming, and sometimes difficult, so you don’t want to rush for safety’s sake. Continue reading

Baked Falafel Lettuce Wraps with Lemon Aioli

Baked Falafel Lettuce Wraps with Lemon Aioli by Alison's AllspiceI have long adored falafel from restaurants, but thought it was going to be complicated to make at home.  Honestly, now that I’ve tried it, it is soooo easy.  I make these baked falafel lettuce wraps with lemon aioli on weeknights!

The only downside to this recipe is that you cannot use canned chickpeas.  You must soak dried chickpeas for 8-24 hours, which requires some advanced planning. Continue reading

Lemon Dill Orzo with Snap Peas

Lemon Dill Orzo with Snap Peas by Alison's AllspiceWho else could eat pasta all day?  Hand raised here.  Pasta makes a simple and easy meal that can be done in soooo many different ways.  For example, my lemon dill orzo with snap peas is made in a single pot with minimal prep!

Recently, I read about how whole wheat orzo has three times as much fiber as brown rice, and twice as much protein!  I love to use whole grains in my cooking, and this justifies my love for pasta! Continue reading

Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad

Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad by Alison's AllspiceRight now I am craving fresh summer produce!  Unfortunately, it’s just not here yet.  My pepper plants in the garden are still only 4 inches tall!  Therefore, I made this roasted red pepper quinoa salad using pantry staples instead.

A jar of roasted red peppers is an easy ingredient to keep in the cupboard to make a quick meal.  It’s perfect for this time of year when you want fresh peppers that aren’t quite in season. Continue reading

Gluten Free Chickpea Ricotta Gnocchi

Gluten Free Chickpea Ricotta Gnocchi by Alison's AllspiceBack in January, I tried making ricotta gnocchi for the first time.  It was a huge success, very simple, easy and tasty.  I decieded to try a version using chickpea flour to increase the protein and fiber content, and this gluten free chickpea ricotta gnocchi was a success.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Zucchini Skillet

Mediterranean Chickpea Zucchini Skillet by Alison's AllspiceThis one skillet meal screams summer with all its fresh ingredients!  My favorite part of this mediterranean chickpea zucchini skillet?  The wine sauce!  It ties the whole dish together.

Ok, so no duh, I love the wine sauce.  I do love wine. It’a also an important component because it keeps the skillet moist.  Mine completely absorbed (so it wasn’t very saucy) but the flavor it added was SO good! Continue reading

Spicy Vegetarian Chipotle Quinoa Sliders

Spicy Vegetarian Chipotle Quinoa Sliders by Alison's AllspiceHow many times have you adapted a favorite recipe to make it meatless?  For vegetarians, this is a common practice. I adapted these spicy vegetarian chipotle quinoa sliders from my chipolte fish sliders recipe.

I identify as a pescatarian.  In other words, a vegetarian who still eats fish.  I post 90% vegetarian recipes, therefore, I attract more meatless-eaters with my recipes than fish-eaters. Continue reading

Cucumber Dill Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas

Cucumber Dill Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas by Alison's AllspiceThis fresh-from-the-garden cucumber dill quinoa salad with chickpeas is light and refreshing, but also filling.  The chickpeas and quinoa and loaded with protein to help sustain you all day long.

I love a simple red wine vinaigrette on most of my salads.  They are so easy to make and add huge amounts of flavor. Quinoa will soak up the dressing, so if you are making a large batch and plan to have leftovers (say, work lunches), store the dressing separately. Continue reading