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Sweet Pomegranate Chickpeas with Optional Tuna

Posted in: Food Photos, Lunch Ideas, Salad Ideas, Sandwich Ideas, Vegetarian Ideas | 7 Comments

This started as a quick vegetarian lunch idea and then I had a conversation with a friend who said he thought I needed more protein and suggested tuna. As soon as he did I looked down and said "Perfect! That would be awesome in this!" I added a small can and it was delish. It was without it too, but the tuna added that, ummm, well, tuna texture. :)

Sweet Pomegranate Chickpeas with Optional TunaEither way, I hope it gives you some ideas.

  • 1 can (15oz) Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained
  • 2-3 slices of red onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp honey (21g)
  • 1oz (2 tbsp) pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 small can of tuna drained (optional)

Toss all ingredients together and let chill for at least 10 minutes allowing the flavors to merge.

What to do with it? I topped salad greens and wrapped it. Both ways were great!

Sweet Pomegranate Chickpeas with Optional Tuna on a saladSweet Pomegranate Chickpeas with Optional Tuna in a wrap

I’m going to give you the estimate on the recipe minus the tuna. You can can always add from what’s listed on the can. Without tuna I’m getting 2 servings with, you can sneak in another one I think. It all depends on how you decide to use it.

Approx Nutritional Information per serving
Servings Amt per Serving
2 1/2 recipe (about 3/4 cup)
Calories Fat Fiber WWPs
200 3g 6g 3.5
Sugar Sat Fat Carbs Protein
12g 0 41g 7g

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This entry was posted on Monday, April 6th, 2009 at 6:08 pm and is filed under Food Photos, Lunch Ideas, Salad Ideas, Sandwich Ideas, Vegetarian Ideas. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
7 Comments so far
  1. Sally on April 6, 2009 10:07 pm

    This looks great.. Im actually running out to the grocery store right now for some chick peas =P.. And the pictures you take are awesome!

  2. kyree90 on April 6, 2009 11:37 pm

    Sounds good, actually … even though I’m not much of a chickpea fan. I’ll keep it in mind.

  3. Cathy on April 7, 2009 10:23 am

    Love chickpeas, I’m going to have to give this a try! Thanks for the idea!

  4. Kristina on April 7, 2009 10:59 am

    This looks good! I saw another post of yours with pomegranate seeds and peas…I wonder how pomegranate seeds would go with the chickpeas for the same wrap or blended for hummus..I might have to try it!

  5. Amanda on April 7, 2009 7:51 pm

    Sounds good, I’ve been looking for a recipe with chickpeas in it. I’ve also recently discovered artichokes, do you think shredded artichoke hearts would be good in this instead of tuna?

  6. roni on April 8, 2009 9:07 pm

    Ohh yea! That would be yummy!

  7. Zoey on April 8, 2009 11:58 pm

    Hi Roni,

    This looks delicious. I am always so inspired by your kitchen creativity!

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