2006-06-19 09:55:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
k what the hell is chickpea is it like chickpiss
2006-06-19 09:58:14 · update #1
ok i figured out what the ****-it means
2006-06-19 10:00:13 · update #2
A dish from the middle east made from crushed garbanzo beans, also known as chick peas, with garlic and other seasonings. Very good as a dip or on wheat thins, etc. Also good for you.
2006-06-19 09:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most popular food to emerge from the Mediterranean and Middle East regions is Hummus - an exotic blend of pureed chickpeas, lemon, sesame tahini, oil, and spices with added flavors such as roasted garlic, roasted red peppers, scallion and dill.
Hummus (pronounced Hum-es) is traditionally used as a dip with Pita bread, crackers or fresh cut veggies. Many people use hummus as a spread on sandwiches (instead of high cholesterol mayonnaise), as a topping on broiled fish or chicken, on baked potatoes instead of sour cream, or as the main ingredient in a vegetarian sandwich.
Hummus contains no saturated fat, no cholesterol or sugars and is high in protein and fiber. Unlike many foods that are good for you, hummus also tastes great. It is a perfect food for anyone who is concerned about eating well or who is on a low cholesterol diet and doesn't want to sacrifice flavor.
400 BC -
Plato and Socrates write about the benefits of Hummus in their diets.
1200 AD -
Mediterranean countries list Hummus as a staple.
1910 -
Waves of immigrants bring Hummus to America.
1981 -
Some regional brands of Hummus appear in supermarkets.
1993 -
Tribe of Two Sheiks Hummus, born in Boston with four flavors, becomes a national favorite.
1994 -
Tribe of Two Sheiks rockets to #1 brand in America.
1995 -
Tribe of Two Sheiks introduces four new olive flavors.
Today -
Tribe of Two Sheiks continues to produce delicious nutritious hummus.
At Tribe of Two Sheiks, we were the first to add a variety of exciting ingredients such as Roasted Garlic, Roasted Red Peppers, and Cracked Chili that helped to take the product from an ethnic item to a mainstream offering.
No cholesterol
No saturated fat
High in both protein and fiber
No sugar
High nutritional value
Hummus meets recommended non dairy protein guidelines
More nutritional information . . . .
Hummus is a healthy alternative to dairy based dips and spreads. It can be used as a spread on sandwiches or a topping on main courses. As an easy snack to prepare and serve, it's a FUN FOOD - Kids love it.
As an appetizer at a restaurant table, a pleasant surprise for an airline traveler, a student's delight in a dining hall, and finally something vegetarian and special on a room service menu, the applications for Hummus are as unlimited as your imagination.
2006-06-19 09:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by cinnamonscentedbear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a yummy chickpea paste
a chickpea is a garbanzo bean
that should clear everything right up
2006-06-19 09:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by rosends 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a chickpea..is a legume..like beans, peas etc...they are cooked then mashed to make a dip or sandwich spread..
2006-06-19 09:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by just_an_illusion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Arabic food made of mashed garbonzo beans usually made as a dip
2006-06-19 10:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by The Answer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A spread made from mashed up garbanzo beans, oil, & garlic.
2006-06-19 09:58:49 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Scientist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a dip made from chick peas and garlic.
2006-06-19 09:57:44 · answer #7 · answered by Galaxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋