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Chickpea Vegetable Pie

Name: Chickpea Vegetable Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon Peanut butter; 1 1/2 cups gram flour; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda; Salt to taste (original: Salt to taste); 1 1/2 cups chickpeas (30-45 minutes; soaked for six hours and cooked until soft); 1 carrot (cubed); 1 red bell pepper (cubed); 1/4 cabbage (cut into fine slices); 1 teaspoon ginger (minced); 1 teaspoon rosemary; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons olive oil (sautéed); 1/2 cup water or as needed; 1 tablespoon salt

By Dada Shivananda

This vegetable pie is a loaded one! Packed with a heap of flavor and ton of nutrition, this Chickpea Vegetable Pie is sure to be a hit at mealtime. The spices enliven the taste buds, making the vegetables dance on your palate. Black Himalayan salt adds a distinct flavor reminiscent of an egg, giving the pie a quiche-like quality with a mix of textures that melt in your mouth, balancing crunch and softness.

Chickpeas are the star, providing excellent protein while also supporting a good mood and mental health. Rich in choline—an essential nutrient for brain and nervous system function that aids in mood, muscle control, learning, and memory—and selenium for cognitive sharpness, this pie is as nourishing as it is tasty.

The vegetables contribute fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making this pie not only filling but also very healthy. If you’re looking to add something new to your weekly menu, give this Chickpea Vegetable Pie a try. Read the recipe below to learn how.

Nutrition Benefits: Chickpeas provide excellent protein content for this pie while supporting a good mood and cognitive health. They contain choline, an essential nutrient for brain and nervous system function that aids in muscle control, learning, memory, and metabolism. Additionally, chickpeas offer selenium, which helps maintain sharp memory and overall cognitive health.

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time40 min

Total Time50 min