Learn how to prepare dishes that will help you build the muscles you dream of
For those who want to increase muscle mass, cooking plays a fundamental role, and achieving the body of your dreams does not only depend on the hours spent in the gym, but also on choosing the right foods in the kitchen, such as chickpeas for example. Furthermore, it is rich in proteins, fibre, minerals and vitamins. Then take a look at 4 recipes with this cereal that will improve your training results!
Chickpeas Salad
ingredients
- 250 g of cooked chickpeas
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1/2 red onion cut into slices
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 150 g of chopped ricotta
- Salt, oregano, parsley, ground black pepper, vinegar and olive oil to taste
Preparation method
Place all the salad ingredients in a container and mix. Season with salt, oregano, black pepper, vinegar and olive oil. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Chickpea paste (hummus)
ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups raw chickpeas
- 4 teacups of water
- 5 tablespoons of pasta Sesame (Tahini)
- 6 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Waterfall
Preparation method
Place the chickpeas in a container and cover them with water. Leave to soak for 12 hours. Then drain the water and transfer the grains to a pressure cooker. Cover with water and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, after starting the pressure. Turn off the heat, allowing all the pressure to release, before opening the pan. Reserve 3/4 cup of the chickpea cooking water and discard the rest.
Place the grains, still hot, in the blender, with the garlic cloves, lemon juice, tahini, salt and the reserved cooking water. Blend for 3 minutes or until smooth. Transfer the mixture into a bowl with a lid and leave it to cool in the refrigerator. Serve immediately.
Spicy chickpea-based snack
ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger in powder
- 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pink salt
Preparation method
Place the chickpeas in a non-stick pan and season them with oil and spices. Shake the pan until all the kernels are coated with seasoning. Cook in a preheated oven at 220°C for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to brown and crisp evenly. Let it cool completely and then serve it.
Chickpeas with vegetables
ingredients
- 250 g of chickpeas
- 1 onion chopped
- 100 g of green beans cut into strips
- 1 aubergine cut into cubes
- 1 courgette cut into cubes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tomatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- Salt, ground black pepper and olive oil to taste
- Waterfall
Preparation method
Place the chickpeas in a container and cover them with water. Leave to soak for 12 hours. Then drain the water and transfer the grains to a pressure cooker. Add 1 liter of water and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat for 40 minutes, after starting the pressure. Then drain the beans and set them aside.
Heat a pan over medium heat, brown the courgettes and add a pinch of salt. When they are golden, remove from the heat and set aside. Repeat the same process with the aubergines. In a pan over medium heat, brown the onion and garlic and season with salt and black pepper. Add the tomatoes, cover the pan and cook over low heat until the juice releases. Add the courgettes, aubergines and green beans. Cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Add the chickpeas to the vegetables, mix and serve
Source: Terra
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