CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Chickpea Edamame Hummus Monster
Ingredients:
2 cups Chickpeas, cooked
1 cup Edamame Peas, blanched
2 tbsp Tahini
3 tbsp Canola Oil
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Salt to taste
Vegetables/Olives and Veggie Chips to Garnish

Method of Preparation:
In a food processor, puree all ingredients until very smooth and creamy. Form into a 3-inch circle shape. Make eyes with cucumber slices and black olives. Make mouth/teeth with carrots. Make hair with veggie straws and sticks. Feel free to create your own.

FAMILY RECIPE: Chickpea Pasta with Chorizo, Shrimp, Tomatoes & Herbs
Ingredients:
2 tbsp Olive Oil
4 oz Dry Spanish Chorizo/Sausage, diced
2 tbsp Butter
4 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 can Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
½ tsp Red Chile Flakes
½ lb small Shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp White Wine
1 can Whole Peeled Tomatoes, chopped
½ cup Chicken Broth
¾ lb Chickpea Flour Penne, cooked
½ tsp Salt
1 tbsp Basil, chopped
1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, shredded fine

Method of Preparation:
In a large frying pan cook chorizo in olive oil on medium heat until chorizo is slightly brown. Add butter, garlic, chickpeas and chili flakes, cook and stir until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp, white wine, tomatoes, chicken broth and pasta. Season and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until chickpeas are soft.