Chickpeas! Cooking up easy meatless meals with a humble pantry staple, with Sarah Bond of "Live Eat Learn"
Chickpeas! Cooking up easy meatless meals with a humble pantry staple, with Sarah Bond of "Live Eat Learn"  
Podcast: Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy
Published On: Tue Jan 14 2025
Description: What if one ingredient could turn your weeknight dinners into savory, satisfying dishes in less than 30 minutes — without ever feeling repetitive?Cooking dinner can sometimes feel like a dull routine, but a simple can of chickpeas can change that. With the help of Sarah Bond, nutritionist and creator of Live Eat Learn, this week’s episode dives into the world of vegetarian meals built around our favorite versatile, affordable pantry staple. Whether you’re looking to save time, eat healthier, or get inspired in the kitchen, chickpeas are the answer to your weeknight dinner dilemma!By the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to:Whip up the viral  “Marry Me Chickpeas” in 15 minutes!Discover the unique, simple spice blend for addictive “Dorito” chickpeas – a snack-turned-main-dish that even reluctant bean lovers will enjoyCook up easy meatless dinners, like crispy, golden air-fried chickpeas and a flavorful sheet pan meal packed with vegetables Hit play on this episode to uncover the endless possibilities of chickpeas and transform your weeknight meals! ***LinksSarah Bond’s site: Live Eat Learn, Instagram, and her cookbook!Marry Me Chickpeas (with creamy Tuscan sauce)Roasted chickpea gyros Roasted veggie glow bowlsCopy-cat Cafe Yum sauceCrispy air fryer chickpeas 15-minute chickpea tacos with creamy cilantro sauceChickpea blondiesVegan chicken and dumplings (with chickpeas!)Chickpea pot pieVegan aquafaba + coconut popsiclesAnd a favorite recipe of Sarah's: Chai cinnamon rolls***Got a cooking question? Call in and leave us a voicemail on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084Sign up for our newsletter here for special offers and opportunitiesOrder Sonya's debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at foodfriendspod@gmail.com!