Chickpea Salad

This is a healthy snack in between meals or can be taken as a light meal by itself. Full of good protein, this salad is a keeper!

Ingredients: (serves 2)

Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans): 1 can - rinsed and washed

Soy chunks: 1 cup

Oregano: 1 tsp

Basil: 1 tsp

Thyme: 1 tsp

Cumin: 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Make sure the can of chickpeas is washed thoroughly so all the preservatives are removed.

2. Boil water and add soy chunks. Once they are soft, remove and squeeze all the water out of the chunks

3. In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well.

This recipe is worth approximately 225 calories per serving.

Linguine alla Marinara

A simple linguine recipe for a weekday night. It takes about 20 minutes including prep time!

Ingredients: (Serves 2)

Linguine Pasta: 8 oz

Fire roasted tomatoes: 1 can

Spinach: 1 cup

Garbanzo beans: 1 can (washed)

Basil

Rosemary

Thyme

Oregano

Method:

1. Boil water in a stockpot and add salt. Once the water is boiling, add pasta until it is al dente

2. While the pasta is cooking, heat some olive oil in a saute pan

3. Add the can of Fire roasted tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary and simmer.

4. Add spinach and garbanzo beans to the pan

5. After about 5 minutes, you can add the pasta directly to the sauce.

6. Toss the pasta with tongs to make sure it is well coated.

Serve with grated cheese on top (optional)

Without cheese, this recipe is about 650 calories per serving.