avocado chickpea salad

From: https://www.eatingwell.com/avocado-chickpea-salad-11705973

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

3 cups grape tomatoes, halved

½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

2 large avocados, diced

Directions:

Whisk 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add rinsed chickpeas, halved tomatoes, sliced onion and diced avocado; toss gently to coat

caprese chickpea cucumber salad

From: https://www.eatingwell.com/caprese-chickpea-salad-11753314

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 small clove garlic, grated (about ½ teaspoon)

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

2 medium Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (1¼ cups)

1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls

¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions: Whisk 3 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons mustard, the grated garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add rinsed chickpeas, halved tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, 1 cup mozzarella and ¼ cup basil; toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve 

Hot Mama Grade: A

Hot Mama Notes: very good, simple to make, tasty. Will definitely make again! 

Quick Easy White Chicken Chili

Based on: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/5-ingredient-easy-white-chicken-chili-recipe/

Ingredients 

6 cups chicken stock

3 to 4 cups cooked shredded chicken

2 (15-ounce) cans beans of your choice, rinsed and drained

2 cups (16 ounces) salsa verde 

2 teaspoons ground cumin

optional toppings: diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, chopped red or green onions, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips, fresh jalapeño slices 

Directions 

Combine ingredients. Stir together chicken stock, shredded chicken, beans, salsa and cumin in large stockpot.

Bring to a simmer. Cook on high heat until the soup reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering for 5 minutes.

Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with lots of your favorite toppings.

Hot Mama Grade:A

Hot Mama Notes: I used frozen chicken and put everything in the Crockpot on low. I used 3c chicken broth, 1 can of black eyed peas, 1can of cannelloni beans, and a can of hominy. I also threw in a can diced green Chiles because why not. I also put in some pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Maybe some seasoned salt. 

This recipe is simple but super tasty! I will definitely make it again! The kids lived it, too!