Garbanzo Beans

Garbanzo beans are a good source of  molybdenum, manganese, folate, protein, fiber, copper and vitamins A, D, E, K and B6. One cup of garbanzos have 269 calories.  Recent studies show that as little as 1/2 cup of garbanzo beans per day can help to control blood sugar.  Results occur in as little as week.

Marinated Garbanzo Beans

 

 

Marinated garbanzo beans will keep well in the refrigerator for a week or two.  They are great beside your sandwich or on top of your salad.

4 cups cooked garbanzo beans
1 1/4 cups diced sweet onions
1 1/4 cups diced carrots (I used both orange and purple carrots)
1 1/4 cups diced celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (I used basil, thyme and parsley)
2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups water
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Mix all ingredients together.  Refrigerate several hours or over night.
Makes 9 cups.  Each 1/2 cup serving has 75 calories.