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Creamy, crunchy, spicy, mild � the many personalities of chickpeas

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Double dose of chickpeas: lemony hummus pasta with arugula made with chickpea pasta.

Emily Crusan, a registered dietitian at Allegheny Health Network, is a fan of the chickpea. Also known as garbanzo beans, like all legumes, they have many health benefits. Legumes are nutritionally "very well-rounded," she said.

"Legumes are a great plant source of protein in the diet, and are also a good source of unsaturated fats" � healthy fats � Crusan said.





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