Chickpeas! Cooking up easy meatless meals with a humble pantry staple, with Sarah Bond of "Live Eat Learn"

Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

What if one ingredient could turn your weeknight dinners into savory, satisfying dishes in less than 30 minutes — without ever feeling repetitive?

Cooking dinner can sometimes feel like a dull routine, but a simple can of chickpeas can change that. With the help of Sarah Bond, nutritionist and creator of Live Eat Learn, this week’s episode dives into the world of vegetarian meals built around our favorite versatile, affordable pantry staple.

Whether you’re looking to save time, eat healthier, or get inspired in the kitchen, chickpeas are the answer to your weeknight dinner dilemma!

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to:

  1. Whip up the viral  “Marry Me Chickpeas” in 15 minutes!
  2. Discover the unique, simple spice blend for addictive “Dorito” chickpeas – a snack-turned-main-dish that even reluctant bean lovers will enjoy
  3. Cook up easy meatless dinners, like crispy, golden air-fried chickpeas and a flavorful sheet pan meal packed with vegetables 

Hit play on this episode to uncover the endless possibilities of chickpeas and transform your weeknight meals!

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Links

Sarah Bond’s site: Live Eat Learn, Instagram, and her cookbook!

Marry Me Chickpeas (with creamy Tuscan sauce)

Roasted chickpea gyros 

Roasted veggie glow bowls

Copy-cat Cafe Yum sauce

Crispy air fryer chickpeas 

15-minute chickpea tacos with creamy cilantro sauce

Chickpea blondies

Vegan chicken and dumplings (with chickpeas!)

Chickpea pot pie

Vegan aquafaba + coconut popsicles

And a favorite recipe of Sarah's: Chai cinnamon rolls

***

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What if one ingredient could turn your weeknight dinners into savory, satisfying dishes in less than 30 minutes — without ever feeling repetitive?

Cooking dinner can sometimes feel like a dull routine, but a simple can of chickpeas can change that. With the help of Sarah Bond, nutritionist and creator of Live Eat Learn, this week’s episode dives into the world of vegetarian meals built around our favorite versatile, affordable pantry staple.

Whether you’re looking to save time, eat healthier, or get inspired in the kitchen, chickpeas are the answer to your weeknight dinner dilemma!

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to:

  1. Whip up the viral  “Marry Me Chickpeas” in 15 minutes!
  2. Discover the unique, simple spice blend for addictive “Dorito” chickpeas – a snack-turned-main-dish that even reluctant bean lovers will enjoy
  3. Cook up easy meatless dinners, like crispy, golden air-fried chickpeas and a flavorful sheet pan meal packed with vegetables 

Hit play on this episode to uncover the endless possibilities of chickpeas and transform your weeknight meals!

 ***

Links

Sarah Bond’s site: Live Eat Learn, Instagram, and her cookbook!

Marry Me Chickpeas (with creamy Tuscan sauce)

Roasted chickpea gyros 

Roasted veggie glow bowls

Copy-cat Cafe Yum sauce

Crispy air fryer chickpeas 

15-minute chickpea tacos with creamy cilantro sauce

Chickpea blondies

Vegan chicken and dumplings (with chickpeas!)

Chickpea pot pie

Vegan aquafaba + coconut popsicles

And a favorite recipe of Sarah's: Chai cinnamon rolls

***

Got a cooking question? Call in and leave us a voicemail on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084

Sign up for our newsletter here for special offers and opportunities

Order Sonya's debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!

We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at foodfriendspod@gmail.com!

2025-01-14 28 min
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