Cooking on a student budget isn’t always easy. When you’re down to your last couple of pounds, reaching for the pot noodle can seem like the easiest solution but we’ve got you covered. At less than a pound per tin, chickpeas are a really cheap ingredient that can make for some delicious dishes.
If there is one thing that screams student food it’s hummus and it turns out you can make it easily enough at home.
Ingredients: 200 grams of canned chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 tablespoon of tahini, 4 tablespoons of water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt, pitta bread
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This bowl of chickpeas and pasta is a warm and homely dish, perfect for the end of a long, cold day.
Ingredients: 450 grams of chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1 garlic clove, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of tomato puree, 1 teaspoon of chopped rosemary, 1 and 1/2 litres of vegetable stock, 200 grams of pasta (serves 4)
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These delicious falafel bites are the perfect lunch time snack.
Ingredients: 200 grams of spinach, 400 grams of chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 100 grams of feta cheese, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 100 grams of plain flour
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These chickpea burgers are the perfect, vegetarian alternative that you’ll want to make for dinner.
Ingredients: 250 grams of chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons of ground coriander, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 tablespoons of plain flour, 2 tablespoons of oil, 100 grams of hummus (serves 4)
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If you’re looking for something healthy yet filling then this chickpea salad is the perfect dinner.
Ingredients: 1/2 red onion, 1 courgette, 1/2 pepper, 150 grams of tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of parsley, 400 grams of chickpeas, 50 grams of feta cheese (serves 2)
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