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Lemon Herb Chickpeas
Lemon Herb Chickpeas
(recipe adapted from Nutrition Action Healthletter)
Ingredients
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs. plain greek yogurt (fat free or low fat)
1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. tahini (sesame paste)
¼ tsp. kosher salt
1 15 oz. can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped or 1 Tbs Italian herb seasoning
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together everything but the chickpeas and herbs
- Add the chickpeas and parsley/Italian herb seasoning and toss.
Serves 4
Per serving (1/2 cup):
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Sat Fat: 1 g
- Carbs: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Your BMI:
- BMI < 20
- underweight
- BMI 20 - 24.9
- healthy weight
- BMI 25 - 29.9
- overweight
- BMI 30 - 34.9
- obesity
- BMI 35 - 39.9
- severe obesity
- BMI 40 - 49.9
- morbid obesity
- BMI > 50
- super morbid obesity
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