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Beet Hummus

January 28, 2016 by It's Cooking With Magda

Make this gorgeous Beet Hummus to wow your friends at the next party. It only requires about 20 minutes of active work. It’s slightly sweet and tart, with a hint of spicy and a tad garlicky. Eat it with vegetables or spread on your pita bread. The first time I made this Beet Hummus I was really blown away. I mean, look at this rich, vibrant and gorgeous color! Unreal. Almost too pretty to be snacked away. The flavor is […]

Categories: Side Dishes, Snack Time • Tags: beets, chickpeas, garbanzo beans, garlic, hummus, pomegranate, tahini

whole wheat wrap with arugula, spiced chickpeas and tahinipeas

Whole Wheat Wraps with Spiced Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

July 1, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

A little bit about our camping trip and a scrumptious recipe for healthy wraps with spiced chickpeas and very versatile tahini dressing.We just got back from our camping trip which was a lot of fun. Our boys loved it and so did our puppy Kona. It was her first long car ride and she did great. She got to “test” the water in the river and was only mildly interested but kept going if we were there, too. We got […]

Categories: Wraps • Tags: arugula, chickpeas, cumin, healthy, tahini, vegetarian, wrap

Chickpea and Fennel Salad with Oranges

April 28, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Hearty and healthy salad full of sweet and citrusy touches, with some crunch and proteins, will leave you satisfied and feeling good. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are so versatile. They are wonderful in soups, curries, salads, wraps and are the main ingredient in hummus. Since they are an excellent source of plant-based proteins, chickpeas are very popular among vegetarians and vegans. I love chickpeas and a simple salad made with diced tomatoes, fresh herbs, some garlic and spices is often what […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: chickpeas, fennel, garbanzo beans, garlic, healthy, orange, salad, vegetarians