Less than $1: 3 healthy recipes using this budget staple
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When it comes to cooking on a budget, there's one ingredient that always comes in handy – tinned food.
TikTok sensation Jen Hanlon has whipped up some amazing recipes that only require a tin of chickpeas plus ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. This proves that you don't have to break the bank to enjoy a delicious meal, we just have to get creative.
Hummus
It’s so much cheaper to make your own hummus. Image Credit: The Morning Show
One of her most popular recipes is hummus. You'll only need a can of chickpeas, Greek yoghurt or tahini, water, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and lemon juice to make this tasty dip. Plus, it's perfect for snacking on with crackers or vegetables. Feel free to substitute the seasoning for whatever favourites you have on hand.
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1/4 cup Greek yoghurt or tahini
- 1/8 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For topping:
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Dash paprika
- Dash parsley
Serve with crackers etc
Add chickpeas, tahini, water, salt, cumin, garlic powder and lemon juice to a food processor or blender. Blend ingredients together until completely mixed. Slowly add olive oil until smooth consistency is achieved.
Chickpea Salsa Salad
The perfect dish for entertaining. Image Credit: The Morning Show
If you're after something a bit more substantial, why not try her Chickpea Salsa Salad recipe? This dish is packed full of flavour and only takes around 15 minutes to make. All you need is a can of chickpeas, diced capsicum, red onion, baby cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, avocado and corn. Toss everything together with olive oil, lemon juice and spices and serve with corn chips for a delicious meal everyone will love.
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 diced capsicum
- 1/2 diced red onion
- 4 baby cucumbers diced
- 1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes diced
- 2 sticks celery diced
- 1/2 avocado diced
- 1/2 can corn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Corn chips to serve
Rinse and drain chickpeas. Chop all ingredients into uniform pieces about 1cm in size. Mix everything together in a bowl and serve.
BBQ Chickpea Wraps
What a handy lunch on the go! Image Credit: The Morning Show
Finally, we've got BBQ Chickpea Wraps. This dish is perfect for summertime gatherings with friends and family. You'll need a can of chickpeas, BBQ sauce, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Cook the chickpeas in the BBQ sauce until they're coated, and then assemble your wrap with ranch dressing or aioli, lettuce or baby spinach, grated cheese, and red onion. Add bacon if you're feeling extra hungry!
- 1 can chickpeas
- 2 tbsp bbq sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Wrap
- Ranch dressing or aioli
- Lettuce/baby spinach
- Grated cheese
- Sliced red onion
- Diced bacon (optional)
Cook chickpeas with BBQ sauce, garlic powder and salt and pepper in a fry pan until cooked through and covered in sauce. Add all ingredients to the wrap.
So next time you're looking for an affordable and easy meal idea, don't forget about tinned chickpeas – you can make some amazing dishes with just a few simple ingredients.
What are your favourite recipes to make with tinned food, or specifically, chickpeas? Let us know in the comments below!
Want to see more? You can catch her ‘Under $20 Meal Challenge’ below:
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