Crunchy Asparagus & Chickpea Salad

Many of us have heard enough times to consume healthy food, but it comes at the cost of flavors. Well, I've found that we can enhance the flavors of Healthy dishes with few substitutes and still enjoy them with their health benefits. Here's my take on Crunchy Asparagus & Chickpea Salad,

Crunchy Asparagus

Ingredients

- Bunch of Asparagus (15-20), Garlic, 1 tbsp Olive Oil, Lemon, Salt & Pepper

Recipe

- As preparation, coarsely chop Garlic and cut the Asparagus evenly.
- In a skillet, hit the oil and saute the Garlic for 3 mins or until it leaves the Raw smell.
- Add Lemon Juice and saute for one more minute.
- Next add the Asparagus; sprinkle Salt and Pepper and mix it well.
- Close the lid and cook the Asparagus for 10 minutes (sprinkle water if needed).

#Tips
- Choose thin Asparagus if available, thick ones takes longer time to cook.
- You can remove skin of the thick ones and then slit them into half if needed.

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Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

- 1 Cup Chickpea, 1/4 Avocado, 1 Tomato, 1 Onion, 1 Carrot, Lemon
- Cilantro, Light Olive Oil, Cummin Powder, Garlic Powder & Salt

Recipe

- Soak the Chickpeas for some time and then pressure cook them.
- Grate the Carrots; finely chop the Avocado, Onion & Tomato.
- Once the Chickpea cools down, mix it with Avocado, Tomato, Onion & Carrot.
- Add Lemon Juice, Light Olive Oil and rest of the spices; mix it well.
- Add freshly chopped cilantro and enjoy the salad.

#Tips
- One or more kind of Bell Peppers can also be used.
- If available, Parsley will enhance the taste instead of Cilantro.

You can enjoy these dishes as Appetizers or Sides, for lunch or dinner.