By: Emma Slattery, Student NutritionistWhat the heck is a chickpea? A little background: chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans and are mashed together to make hummus. But other than being the delicious staple of hummus, chickpeas are incredibly useful. They're high in fiber and protein that give you that full feeling after eating and keep you full for a long time. Since chickpeas are commonly available at the salad bar and pasta bar of the dining halls, adding them to either can add some substance to a meal. Putting a scoop in a salad can help create a meal that will actually fill you up for the rest of your day! Most salads lack a protein source, which is why most salads are not satisfying or filling. But chickpeas can be a solution to that! They also make up hummus, which is a dip similar to the way guacamole is mashed avocado. Hummus is high in protein and can be added to chips, pita, veggies, or even put on your sandwich.
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