chick peas
Falafel's main ingredient
Chick peas are legumes in the pea family.
They are high in protein and a good source of fiber.
The plant is a native of the Middle East, where it has been cultivated for millennia.
Chick peas are a primary ingredient in hummus and falafel.
The alternative name, garbanzo beans, is a borrowing from Spanish.
- garbanzoLegume for hummus
- beansEdible pod seeds
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
- legumePod-producing plant family
- hummusMashed chickpea spread
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