Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Great Garbanzo

When you add these delicious garbanzo beans to your menu, you’ll be getting a good bang for your buck! Just one cup of cooked garbanzo beans has:

8% of your daily calcium needs26 % of your daily iron needs12 grams of fiberJust 4 grams of fatAnd 15 grams of great protein

Can’t beat that! Sweet and mild in flavor, they’ll enhance just about any favorite dish. Let’s start with what I call “ Garnish.” Be generous!

Garnish leafy green salads with plenty of these great beans.Garnish soups, stews and casseroles.Garnish hot cooked grain dishes.Garnish sautéed veggie dishes.Garnish toasted pita bread.Garnish pizza.Garnish warmed-up tortillas – and be sure to add a little cheese and tomato, maybe a little avocado.Garnish sliced tomatoes; great with fresh cheese and olive oil.



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