Garbanzo beans or chickpeas are part of the legume family and are an excellent source of fiber and protein. In their natural state, not commercially tampered with, they are  low glycemic, low carbohydrate, beneficial for keeping blood sugar as stable as possible. Good choice for the person who is diabetic. Being high and fiber and having a  slower digestive rate chickpeas will help satisfy your appetite for a longer period of time. Great for weight loss since 1/2 cup is only 130 calories. Because of high fiber count, garbanzo beans can help reduce both total and LDL cholesterol levels, and reduce the risks  of both cardiovascular and coronary heart diseases.

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz. can or 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 2 peppers (use whatever color or colors you like, chopped)
• 1 bag frozen, shelled edamame beans
• 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• chopped shallot
• 1 chopped garlic glove
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1 Tbs. agave syrup
• 2 ribs celery chopped
• 4 oz. dried cranberries (I use Eden because they are apple juice sweetened)
• 4-6 drop Young Living lemon essential oil
• sea salt

Directions

• Spread evenly on a baking sheet the frozen edamame beans and chopped peppers.
• Season with salt and coat lightly with olive oil. Bake 400 degrees for 10-15 min.
• until slightly roasted. Allow to cool.
• In a large bowl add the juice of 2 lemons, olive oil, chopped garlic and shallot, 1/2 tsp.
• cumin, 1 Tbs. agave syrup, 4-6 drops lemon essential oil, sea salt to taste. Whisk it up
• until it is mixed well.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, chickpeas, celery, cooled edamame and peppers, dried
• cranberries, chopped carrots.  Toss well, so all the dressing coats all the ingredients. Taste for seasoning.
• May want to add more sea salt, 1/2 more tsp. of cumin, you judge.

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