: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also
: its seed
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It's crafted with a blend of vegan proteins from fava, rice and chickpea.
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Consider trying whole grains like oats, quinoa, and brown rice; legumes like lentils, beans, and chickpeas; nuts; seeds; fruits like apples, bananas, and berries; and vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and leafy greens.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Check menus for protein-rich options and bring portable high-protein snacks with you, such as protein shakes, roasted chickpea or lentil snacks, cheese sticks, or meat sticks.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Adding chickpeas to this classic dish enhances its texture and nutritional profile.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Consider trying whole grains like oats, quinoa, and brown rice; legumes like lentils, beans, and chickpeas; nuts; seeds; fruits like apples, bananas, and berries; and vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and leafy greens.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Check menus for protein-rich options and bring portable high-protein snacks with you, such as protein shakes, roasted chickpea or lentil snacks, cheese sticks, or meat sticks.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Adding chickpeas to this classic dish enhances its texture and nutritional profile.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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chickpea
noun
chick·pea
ˈchik-ˌpē 
: an Asian herb of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds
also
: its seed
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