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Almost all the foods you love exist in a healthier variant, trust me! I bring you a recipe for another fantastic alternative -a high fiber and plant protein Garbanzo Bean Pie Crust!
This Garbanzo Bean Pie Crust is designed for something more savory, like a quiche. You MUST try my Tuscan Quiche with this pie crust. It’s to die for! You are welcome to try it with a sweet dish like pie, though I have not tried this yet. Just make sure to see my notes on the recipe card for suggested amendments for this application.
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This Garbanzo Bean Pie Crust is full of protein and fiber and is gluten-free. Let me tell you a little bit more about its fantastic healthy ingredients.
Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
Chickpeas are a great source of plant proteins, especially when you combine them with some other healthy plant-protein abundant foods such as nuts (which are also contained in this recipe), as they are incomplete (don’t contain all the essential amino acids). They are also a nutrient abundant food.
Garbanzo beans are loaded with iron and other important nutrients:
- Calories: 356
- Protein: 20 grams
- Fat: 6 grams
- Carbs: 53 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Thiamine: 30% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Folate: 101% of the RDI
- Iron: 25% of the RDI
- Phosphorus: 29% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 38% of the RDI
- Copper: 42% of the RDI
- Manganese: 74% of the RDI
*Per one cup(92gr)
Want to know more about the amazing benefits of chickpeas? Here is an article for you! Dried Chickpeas vs Canned Chickpeas: main differences and nutritional benefits
Health benefits of using Garbanzo bean flour
- It has 25% fewer calories than a regular one, which is great if you are trying to lose some weight.
- Chickpea flour is more filling than wheat flour, as legumes decrease hunger.
- It has fewer carbs, which can be positive for decreasing blood sugar.
- This flour is high in fiber, which can lead to improving blood fat levels.
Flour made of chickpeas is a wonderful ingredient for gluten-free baking. It gives a rich flavor to baked goods. I suggest mixing it with another type of flour though as it has an intense flavor. I used almond flour – it will keep your pie crust gluten-free.
Almond Flour
Almond flour is low on carbs and it is incredibly nutritious. It is particularly rich in vitamin E, and Magnesium, which is very important for our health. It has a low glycemic index (which means it is good for maintaining stable blood sugar). This flour is gluten-free and represents a great alternative to wheat-based flour.
- Calories: 163
- Fat: 14.2 grams (9 of which are monounsaturated)
- Protein: 6.1 grams
- Carbs: 5.6 grams
- Dietary fiber: 3 grams
- Vitamin E: 35% of the RDI
- Manganese: 31% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 19% of the RDI
- Copper 16% of the RDI
- Phosphorus 13% of the RDI
*Per ounce(28gr)
Stay tuned for some healthy and delicious filling recipes 😉
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/almond-flour#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chickpea-flour-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3
Garbanzo Bean Pie Crust
Ingredients
Garbanzo Bean Crust
- 1 cup Garbanzo bean flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375. Spray pie pan with oil and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix all garbanzo bean crust ingredients.
- Press crust into pie pan, pressing up along edges an inch or two. Press around the pan until there is a uniform thickness of about a quarter inch.
- Put the pie crust in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Crust should be cooked and golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition
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