Wheat pasta with garbanzo beans and greens

The addition of sausage stretches this dish into the realm of acceptable for those who would sneer at the other ingredients. Pasta alone with garbanzo beans and greens satisfies equally without it. Whole wheat fettuccini for 4 Olive oil ½ c garbanzo beans 2c broth or 1c broth and 1c water 1 onion, chopped 1…

Spicy chickpea sandwich spread

Spread on multi-grain bread and top with sprouts, serve as a dip, or use as the glue in a traditional sandwich, this lighter style ‘hummus’ serves as a meal in a spread.  The key to a creamy hummus is to excessively moisturize the chickpeas and this takes time. Resist the temptation to buy canned chickpeas,…