Guest guest Report post Posted February 19, 2004 So the boyfriend doesn't like chickpeas... but likes all other beans - a lot! Rather than my just looking around the internet for possible substitutes I thought I would ask you all if there is anyone else out there that doesn't like them (or family) and if they substitute them with any other bean in particular on a regular basis. I'm not fond of them in some things - much prefer them in cooked dises rather than cold but i don;t exclude them from things and would really like to keep some of my recipies that I like. When cooking for just the two of us it is a bit much to make two seperate dishes especially when one of my favorites is a crockpot dish that has them in it. I am definitly looking for help from anyone on this one. Hope everyone is doing well. Allison Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 19, 2004 I think beans are fairly interchangeable..... just switch out the chickpeas for something you know he likes (maybe a white bean?).... keep trying til you find a good sub. Chickpeas are funny, they are a bit firm even when not eaten in a cold dish and i know a couple people that just don't like them! Good luck! peace nikki allice98 [allice98]Thursday, February 19, 2004 1:17 PM Subject: chickpea substitute So the boyfriend doesn't like chickpeas... but likes all other beans - a lot! Rather than my just looking around the internet for possible substitutes I thought I would ask you all if there is anyone else out there that doesn't like them (or family) and if they substitute them with any other bean in particular on a regular basis. I'm not fond of them in some things - much prefer them in cooked dises rather than cold but i don;t exclude them from things and would really like to keep some of my recipies that I like. When cooking for just the two of us it is a bit much to make two seperate dishes especially when one of my favorites is a crockpot dish that has them in it. I am definitly looking for help from anyone on this one. Hope everyone is doing well. Allison Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 19, 2004 Well, kinda depends on the recipe, doesn't it ;=) For some foods, eg Indian or Sri Lankan, maybe chickpeas are needed for authenticity. Also for many Mediterranean dishes. But if you are not too worried about that, you can probably substitute something the bf does like. If a delicate flavour is needed, however, best to stay away from my favourite: black/turtle beans with their wonderful strong and smoky favourite. Navy beans? Pinto beans? Red kidney beans? It depends on the flavouring and your bf's reason for not liking chickpeas, right? Good luck. Let us know how it all turns out! Best, Pat ;=) -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ vegetarianslimming/ HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites