Nutty and creamy in flavour, high in fibre and protein – the humble chickpea really punches above its legume weight.
If you go with the canned variety you can even use their liquid – aquafaba – in place of egg whites in your cocktails. Seriously!
Sure, hummus is great. But is there a better use of chickpeas than in a fantastic falafel?
Having tried these four flavourful dishes, all available in Newcastle right now, we think not!
These are chickpeas made to please. Go on, roll with it.
Lost Boys Kebab
Inside The Cambridge Hotel, 789 Hunter Street NEWCASTLE WEST
Downtown Beirut
25 Beaumont Street ISLINGTON
MOOR
33 Hunter Street NEWCASTLE EAST
Zaaki Espresso
402A Maitland Road, MAYFIELD WEST