: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also
: its seed
Examples of chickpea in a Sentence
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Healthier sources of carbs are chickpeas, lentils, and sourdough bread.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
Protein is also a challenge, but good sources in plants include legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains and soy products such as edamame, tempeh and tofu.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
Walnuts, leafy greens, chickpeas, and berries are on the list of brain foods.
—Jennifer Robinson, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
As the street food spread through the Arab world, ingredients shifted with larders and tastes: Palestinian cooks tend to prefer solely chickpeas in their falafel; the Lebanese often combine garbanzos and foul.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Just like chickpeas, black beans bring a neutral flavor that melds with a whole lot of ingredients and a strong nutritional profile rich in things like fiber and protein.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 May 2024
Read More: Scientists Create a Prototype Lunar Oxygen Plant
Fungus to the Rescue
Armed with fungus and worm poop, Atkin and Oliveira Santos tried their hand at growing chickpeas from moondust.
—Miriam Fauzia, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
Like how she and her siblings were often roused from their dreams on weekend mornings by the sound of garlic being pummeled in a mortar and pestle, or the whine of chickpeas passing through a meat grinder to become falafel.
—Jordan P. Hickey, Longreads, 22 Feb. 2024
Cooked chickpeas offer approximately 14.5 grams of protein per cup.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024
Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
Protein is also a challenge, but good sources in plants include legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains and soy products such as edamame, tempeh and tofu.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
Walnuts, leafy greens, chickpeas, and berries are on the list of brain foods.
—Jennifer Robinson, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
As the street food spread through the Arab world, ingredients shifted with larders and tastes: Palestinian cooks tend to prefer solely chickpeas in their falafel; the Lebanese often combine garbanzos and foul.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
Just like chickpeas, black beans bring a neutral flavor that melds with a whole lot of ingredients and a strong nutritional profile rich in things like fiber and protein.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 May 2024
Read More: Scientists Create a Prototype Lunar Oxygen Plant
Fungus to the Rescue
Armed with fungus and worm poop, Atkin and Oliveira Santos tried their hand at growing chickpeas from moondust.
—Miriam Fauzia, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
Like how she and her siblings were often roused from their dreams on weekend mornings by the sound of garlic being pummeled in a mortar and pestle, or the whine of chickpeas passing through a meat grinder to become falafel.
—Jordan P. Hickey, Longreads, 22 Feb. 2024
Cooked chickpeas offer approximately 14.5 grams of protein per cup.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024
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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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