Ingredients
1 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 lemon, juiced and zested (for 1 tsp zest)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 Tbs fresh chopped parsley
3 tbsp raw sunflower seeds
salt and pepper, to taste
Make
1. Chop olives, celery, onion, and parsley
2. Zest and juice lemon
3. Drain and rinse chickpeas
4. Add chickpeas, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of zest, and olive oil to a bowl
5. Using a potato masher or fork, mash chickpeas to a coarse paste.
6. Mix in the chopped ingredients, and sunflower seeds,
7. Season to taste.
8. Enjoy on a bed of greens or as a filling for your favorite sandwich
(We LOVE using romaine lettuce leaves as a vehicle.)
Source: Nutrient data for this listing was provided by USDA Food Composition Database
Nutrition information for recipes is calculated by retrieving and compiling individual food data from the USDA database. Factors such as brand selection, size of produce, and preparation can change nutrition information in any recipe. We offer this information as an estimate only.
Nutrition Facts
Amount/Serving % Daily Value*
Calories per Serving: 353
Calcium: 123mg: 12%
Iron: 4mg: 22%
Potassium: 708mg: 15%
Total Fa:t 14.6g: 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.6g: 8%
Trans Fat: 0.0g: 0%
Cholesterol: 0mg: 0%
Sodium: 661mg: 28%
Vitamin D: 0mcg: 0%
Total Carbohydrates: 44g: 14%
Dietary Fiber: 13g: 53%
Total Sugars: 5g
Protein: 13g
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