Author: Michael Hetrick

Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas

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Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas

Recipe Source/ Image Source: Inspirededibles.ca

Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 15 oz can unsalted chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Arrange chickpeas on paper towels; pat dry.
  3. Combine chickpeas and olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  4. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until crisp, stirring after 15 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle with chili powder, lime rind, and salt; toss to combine.

Chickpea Noodle Soup

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

Image Source/ Recipe Source: www.veggiesavetheday.com

Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 4 medium carrots thinly sliced
  • 4 celery stalks thinly sliced
  • 6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 quarts (8 cups) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
  • Crackers or bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic, onions, carrots, celery, thyme, and bay leaf and sauté until softened but not browned. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the noodles and chickpeas and cook until the noodles are just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Top with parsley and serve with crackers or bread.
  3. Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 6 months.

White Bean Pasta Soup

 

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White Bean Pasta Soup
Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
 
Keyword: Soup
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup dried white great northern or navy beans
  • 2/3 cup dried red kidney beans
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage mild or spicy
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 3 tsp garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes not drained
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped or sliced carrots
  • 1 cup pasta boiled til tender
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian blend seasoning OR substitute ½ teaspoon each dried basil, dried thyme, and dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional:
  • ◾ fresh basil
  • ◾ cracked black pepper
  • ◾ grated parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
  1. First prepare the beans. Cover beans with cold water and soak overnight or 6-8 hours, then drain and rinse.
  2. Combine beans in a large stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat slightly and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally until beans are tender and cooked through.
  3. Preheat your instant pot using the "saute" setting, then add Italian sausage, and onions and saute for 3-5 minutes until sausage is browned. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes longer until fragrant.
  4. Switch instant pot to the "soup" setting. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, celery, carrots, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning and stir to combine.
  5. Lock the lid in place and set the pressure release to "sealing". Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow the pot to sit for 3-4 minutes and then turn the release valve for a "quick release."
  6. Stir in ditalini pasta, garnish with cracked black pepper, fresh basil, and grated parmesan cheese if desired and serve.

Northern Italian White Bean Salad

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Northern Italian White Bean Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
 

Image Source/Recipe Source:progresso.com

Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 19 oz cans of Northern white beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 large tomato seeded and chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 lettuce leaves
Instructions
  1. In large glass or plastic bowl, carefully mix all ingredients except lettuce.
  2. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Just before serving, spoon onto lettuce, using slotted spoon.

ETFB announces the results of the “Spread the Love” Peanut Butter Drive

The city of Tyler came out on top for the first East Texas Food Bank “Spread the Love” Peanut Butter Drive between the cities of Tyler and Longview, led by the mayors of each community.

Tyler raised 20,202 jars of peanut butter versus 18,393 for Longview, totaling 38,595 jars of peanut butter. The public was able to buy physical jars and drop them off in collection barrels or buy them online.

Physical jars of peanut butter: Longview 13,365 and Tyler 2,579.
Online jars of peanut butter: Tyler 17,623 and Longview 5,028 jars: contributions totaling $75,428.60.

“Everyone is a winner because the food and funds collected will help East Texans in need,” said Kim Morris, Chief Impact Officer for the ETFB. “The peanut butter and funds we collected will help us fill the shelves of our pantry partners in Longview and Tyler. We are so thankful to everyone who participated in this event. Each jar represents a family who will be able to have nutritious food that is high in protein.”

Tyler Mayor Don Warren and Longview Mayor Kristen Ishihara held the friendly peanut butter competition in September as part of Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is held every September as part of Feeding America’s initiative to bring awareness about food insecurity in our communities. In East Texas, 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 4 children are hungry.

“We would like to say a special thank you to Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods and Fresh stores in Tyler and Longview for offering drop-off locations for the peanut butter,” added Morris. “Also we want to thank all of the businesses, individuals, churches, and schools in both cities for holding their own drives to benefit East Texans. This campaign brought our communities together for the unified cause of Fighting Hunger and Feeding Hope.”