One of my favorite vegetarian meals is chickpea loaf. It’s simple to make, and hearty, yet light. Chickpeas are full of fiber and I love their rich, creamy taste and texture.
- 1 cup dried organic chick peas
- 3 cups filtered water
- 2 organic free-range eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 stalks organic celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 small organic onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- sea salt, to taste
- organic ketchup (optional)
Soak the chickpeas in water for at least 4 hours (I threw them in a bowl, covered them with water, headed off to a meeting and when I got home, they were ready!). Drain the water, then place the chickpeas in a saucepan with 3 cups of filtered water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cook, covered, for about 1 hour or until the chickpeas are tender and most of the water has been absorbed.
Remove the chickpeas from the stove and mash them with a fork or potato masher until they are all broken up into little pieces. Stir in the eggs and blend well. Then add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Place in a greased baking dish and cook uncovered at 350°F for 1 hour. Serve warm with a side salad or cooked greens. In the photo, I have a side of kale chips seasoned with curry and garlic, decorated with fresh violet flowers.
It can be a bit dry, so if you like, you can serve it with organic ketchup.
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