This is one of my favorite side dishes to make, year round.  Chickpeas are the star of the dish and offer plenty of plant based protein, fiber, and includes several B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.   In the summer, I try to add more fresh ingredients, and when they become less available, there are plenty of alternatives to use. The best part is, it gets better each day!

Mediterranean Chickpea salad

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A savory, protein packed side dish that can be altered to suit a range of palates. So easy to make, and has so many simple variations, depending on what's in your kitchen. While I put in measurements, all of the ingredients are to taste, preference and availability.

Servings	Prep Time
4 people	10-15 minutes

Servings Prep Time 4 people 10-15 minutes

Mediterranean Chickpea salad Print Recipe A savory, protein packed side dish that can be altered to suit a range of palates. So easy to make, and has so many simple variations, depending on what's in your kitchen. While I put in measurements, all of the ingredients are to taste, preference and availability. Servings Prep Time 4 people 10-15 minutes Servings Prep Time 4 people 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 29 oz can Chickpeas I prefer Eden
• 1/2 Cup Kalamata olives
• 1 Cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes sliced in half
• 1/3 Cup Organic Feta optional
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Lemon juice or juice of 1 whole lemon
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Servings: people

Recipe Notes

Variations include:

Adding 1/3 C sundried tomatoes in place of fresh tomatoes

Adding 1/2 cup chopped cucumber

Mixing in 3 Tbsp of pesto, in place of oil and lemon juice

Omitting the Feta for a vegan option

Adding 1/3 cup of chopped bell pepper

*As always, use organic whenever possible

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This is one of my favorite side dishes to make, year round.  Chickpeas are the star of the dish and offer plenty of plant based protein, fiber, and includes several B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc.   In the summer, I try to add more fresh ingredients, and when they become less available, there are plenty of alternatives to use. The best part is, it gets better each day!

Mediterranean Chickpea salad

Print Recipe

A savory, protein packed side dish that can be altered to suit a range of palates. So easy to make, and has so many simple variations, depending on what's in your kitchen. While I put in measurements, all of the ingredients are to taste, preference and availability.

Servings	Prep Time
4 people	10-15 minutes

Servings Prep Time 4 people 10-15 minutes

Mediterranean Chickpea salad Print Recipe A savory, protein packed side dish that can be altered to suit a range of palates. So easy to make, and has so many simple variations, depending on what's in your kitchen. While I put in measurements, all of the ingredients are to taste, preference and availability. Servings Prep Time 4 people 10-15 minutes Servings Prep Time 4 people 10-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 29 oz can Chickpeas I prefer Eden
• 1/2 Cup Kalamata olives
• 1 Cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes sliced in half
• 1/3 Cup Organic Feta optional
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Lemon juice or juice of 1 whole lemon
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Servings: people

Recipe Notes

Variations include:

Adding 1/3 C sundried tomatoes in place of fresh tomatoes

Adding 1/2 cup chopped cucumber

Mixing in 3 Tbsp of pesto, in place of oil and lemon juice

Omitting the Feta for a vegan option

Adding 1/3 cup of chopped bell pepper

*As always, use organic whenever possible

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I’ve decided to spotlight a new herb each month to help you get acquainted with the unique and rich additions these plants can be to your meals, but also how nutritious and healing they are as well.  I decided to start off with my very favorite, the amazing and delicious, garlic.

Garlic (Allium Sativum), is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs that we know of.  If I could choose just one herb as the most potent in health benefits as well as boosting every recipe it’s added to, it would be this one. From it’s anti cancer, bacterial, and fungal properties, to being beneficial in reducing heart disease, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries),  cholesterol and blood pressure, this  herb is truly amazing.  Allicin, garlic’s active ingredient, is also shown to improve immunity, and help stave off colds and flus. Garlic is also highly nutritious.  It’s rich in Manganese, B6, Vitamin C, and Selenium. All of this, packed into a tiny bulb.  Garlic is also close relative of  onions, leeks, chives, and shallots, so some of these same properties can be seen in these foods as well. It’s worth noting that many studies do not show the same results using garlic in pill form.

I’ve provided a  simple recipe for roasted garlic, as an easy way to add more of it to your diet. Use it as a spread on crostini, added in to soups, dips, or any other recipe that can benefit from the sweet caramelized flavor, of roasted garlic.

Roasted Garlic

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Roasting garlic brings out the sweet caramelized flavors of this potent medicinal herb. Wonderful in dips, added to soups and stews, or spread on crostini with some roasted tomato and kalamata olives.

Servings	Prep Time
2 people	5 minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
45 minutes	10 minutes

Servings Prep Time 2 people 5 minutes

Cook Time Passive Time 45 minutes 10 minutes

Roasted Garlic Print Recipe Roasting garlic brings out the sweet caramelized flavors of this potent medicinal herb. Wonderful in dips, added to soups and stews, or spread on crostini with some roasted tomato and kalamata olives. Servings Prep Time 2 people 5 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 45 minutes 10 minutes Servings Prep Time 2 people 5 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 45 minutes 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Head garlic

Servings: people

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Take off most of the white peel on the outside of the head of garlic
3. Cut about 1/4 off the top of the head, to expose the bulbs
4. Let sit 10 minutes
5. Drizzle with olive oil (optional)
6. Wrap the bulb in tinfoil
7. Place in the oven and roast for 45 minutes
8. Let Cool
9. Squeeze the garlic out of the bulbs.
10. ENJOY!

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Garlic is also a great addition to your kids’ meals, to help boost their immunity as school starts and fall approaches.  Here are some other natural, kid friendly remedies that I often use.

My delicious Cannellini bean dip  that uses the above roasted garlic recipe, is an easy way to taste the great flavor that’s brought out when you roast your garlic. You may also like this Broccolini with Garlic recipe, for a side dish that bursts with flavor.

What are your favorite ways to incorporate garlic into your meals?

Seize Every Moment!