How to Use garbanzo bean in a Sentence

garbanzo bean

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  • Make falafel: Place drained and rinsed garbanzo beans in a large bowl.
    — Anne Schamberg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2018
  • The bowls of black, red, or garbanzo beans come with or without rice and a great way to get a taste of Cuba without the meat.
    — orlandosentinel.com, 5 Oct. 2019
  • Vendors cook the chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in a lamb stock and serve them in this fresh salad.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2019
  • The mirchi is a dish of largish green chili peppers, split open, dipped in a garbanzo bean flour batter and fried, served with mint chutney.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • There was no chicken left, and no garbanzo beans, coffee or chips.
    — New York Times, 14 Mar. 2020
  • One that is grain free and made with garbanzo bean flour and natural peanut butter?
    — Alice Short, latimes.com, 3 Nov. 2017
  • In a large bowl, combine carrot, green onions, garbanzo beans, dried fruit and almonds.
    — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2018
  • Bean dips like hummus, which is made of gas-causing garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), can bloat you up — and the same goes for lentils, black beans, and peas, Dr. Schnoll-Sussman says.
    — Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan, 6 Aug. 2015
  • Sprinkle red onion, garbanzo beans and celery on top of romaine.
    — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Oct. 2019
  • These nutty-tasting legumes, also known as garbanzo beans, are used all the globe in many guises: soups, stews, dips and even fried or roasted as a snack.
    — Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking, 13 Mar. 2018
  • The Clucker Crisp is made with a garbanzo bean and gluten seitan mixture seasoned with onion, garlic and paprika.
    — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 29 Jan. 2018
  • Top each with about 2 tablespoons cooked potato cubes, then top with about 2 to 3 tablespoons drained garbanzo beans.
    — Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore, kansascity, 29 Oct. 2017
  • India simmers garbanzo beans in coriander, onion, and garam masala in the popular Chana Masala.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2018
  • Add tomatoes and garbanzo beans. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade, toss to coat and spread evenly over pan.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Lentils, garbanzo beans, and barley with garlic, shallots, and harissa.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 11 Sep. 2017
  • Fishmonger’s Market’s Baccala salad is piled high with fresh Atlantic salt cod, purple potatoes, garbanzo beans, red onion and a drizzle of olive oil and lemon.
    — Carolina Gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 May 2018
  • Heavy on the menu are lentils (dal), rice, vegetables such as bell peppers, cauliflower, garbanzo beans and potatoes that are curried (sabzi), and a meal staple, flatbread called roti.
    — oregonlive, 28 Apr. 2020
  • Sumac, a seasoning used widely by Middle Eastern cuisines, is rubbed over slices of roasted lamb shoulder bedded on braised garbanzo beans.
    — David Nelson, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 28 Aug. 2017
  • Vegetables and garbanzo beans are roasted with aromatic spices, then bathed in a tangy dressing and topped with earthy radishes, creamy avocado and fragrant mint.
    — Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Five-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady is ready to tell the world what garbanzo bean sliders, buffalo cauliflower tacos and, yes, avocado ice cream, have to do with his success.
    — Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Moroccan lamb meatball soup This hearty lamb, garbanzo bean and lentil soup is traditionally served in the evening, after everyone has fasted all day during the holy month of Ramadan.
    — oregonlive, 6 Mar. 2020
  • This is a hearty, vegetarian stew that masterfully blends the flavors of sweet potatoes, peanut butter and chickpeas, which are also called garbanzo beans.
    — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Next, top with non-absorbent hard vegetables such as carrot, cucumber, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), onion, beetroot (beets) and (bell) peppers.
    — Bec Dickinson /, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2018
  • Guava cheese pastry ▪ Spanish bean soup, including garbanzo beans, ham and potatoes.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Indian street foods include traditional samosas but also a deconstructed version that’s a sort-of a spicy garbanzo bean stew.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2019
  • In food processor with metal blade, puree chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) with bean liquid, egg and vanilla, scraping down sides occasionally.
    — Florence Steinberger, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 May 2020
  • In Sardinia, fava beans and garbanzo beans are often eaten multiple times a day, potentially adding to residents’ longevity.
    — Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Spread: The all-vegan menu included passed appetizers of quinoa patties with zucchini and sesame paste, garbanzo bean tostadas, avocado toast, wild mushroom polenta cakes and beet napoleon with cashew cheese.
    — Ramona Saviss, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Jyoti Mukharji, a local Indian cooking school teacher, featured Indian street foods in a recent class and the tasty dishes included potatoes, garbanzo beans, onions, cucumbers, cilantro and chicken.
    — Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore, kansascity, 29 Oct. 2017
  • Vegetarian dishes include garbanzo bean curry, daal, matter paneer (cheese and green peas curry), aloo gobi (cauliflower and potatoes), and chaana masala.
    — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2020

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