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chickpea, annual plant (Cicer arietinum) of the family Leguminosae (pulse pulse, in botany, common name for members of the Fabaceae (Leguminosae), a large plant family, called also the pea, or legume, family. Numbering about 650 genera and 17,000 species, the family is third largest, after the asters and the orchids. ..... Click the link for more information. family), cultivated since antiquity for the somewhat pealike seeds, which are often used as food and forage, principally in India and the Spanish-speaking countries. The seeds are boiled or roasted and have been substituted for coffee. Other names are ceci, garbanzo, and gram pea. Chickpeas are classified in the division Magnoliophyta Magnoliophyta (măg'nōlēŏf`ətə) ..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Rosales, family Leguminosae. chickpeaor garbanzoAnnual legume (Cicer arietinum) widely grown for its nutritious seeds. The bushy 2-ft (60-cm) plants bear pinnate leaves and small white or reddish flowers. The yellow-brown peas are borne one or two to a pod. Chickpeas are an important food plant in India, Africa, and Central and South America. They are the main ingredient of hummus, a sauce originating in the Middle East. In southern Europe, chickpeas are a common ingredient in soups, salads, and stews. A kind of meal or flour is also made from chickpeas. chickpea a bushy leguminous plant, Cicer arietinum, cultivated for its edible pealike seeds in the Mediterranean region, central Asia, and Africa How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One night, while my husband was away, I took a large spoonful of stems (my supply was getting low, but I had already applied for another loan) and mixed them carefully with homemade yogurt, some chick-pea flour, a little salt, and a few other special ingredients. Eating tofu etouffee while you listen to zydeco music or playing Mancala after a searing bowl of Moroccan chick-pea soup is bound to warm up your insides and cheer your spirits. PER SERVING Culories: 59 Sodium: 62 mg Protein: 3 grams Fat: I gram Carb: 9 grams (15% of calories) CHICK-PEA STEW Adapted from The Healing Foods Cookbook. |
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