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Now who doesn't love chickpeas?

They are cheap and easy to use, they are very tasty and you can add them to so many great recipes.

Chickpeas are full of IRON

They are rich in VITAMIN B

A great source of PROTEIN

High in FIBRE

This recipe is quick and easy to make.

A great one to have at home or even better for on the go.

The rest of the ingredients are easy to source and make.

So lets get started......

YOU WILL NEED:

• 1 ripe Avocado

• 1 can of Chickpeas

• one small red onion chopped

• chopped cilantro or Corriander

• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin

• A generous pinch of garam masala

• juice of 1 lime or bottled lime juice

• Generous amount of black pepper

• Pitas

FOR THE PITA:

• Iceberg Lettuce or you could try tomatoes, rocket, greens etc...

Avocados like Chickpeas have great benefits for your health.

They contain good FATTY ACIDS that have

anti inflammatory properties.

Have an excellent source of VITAMIN C, E, K,

B-6, MAGNESIUM and POTASSIUM

They can help LOWER CHOLESTEROL

and are full of FIBRE

METHOD

• Start by cooking the chickpeas in its water in a saucepan.

• Drain and then mash the chickpeas and avocado together until they are well mashed. It doesn't matter if a few chickpeas are left whole.

• Add the chopped red onion and cilantro

• Add the spices

• The lime Juice

• Finish with the pepper

• Give it a good mix

• Prep your pitas (toasting them if preferred)

• Add the lettuce or any filling of your choice along with your chickpea and avocado mix

LETS EAT.......

THE PERFECT HEALTHY LUNCH

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