Chickpea Croquettes with Ginger and Carrot Purée

So tasty, so easy to eat, and so healthy!  While you still have one more night to go crazy and not stick to any diets or new resolutions, you won't even know you're on the way to getting in tip-top shape at least from a dietary stance when you enjoy these tasty little legume treats.  

This classic Italian chickpea recipe is an eye-opener to the notion that healthy food doesn't have to not meet your taste expectations while still providing loads of nutritional value to the mix.  Without deep-frying and opting instead for a light pan-fry, your chickpea fritters provide a recipe that's both tasty and light.  Add the powerhouse combo of carrots and ginger to the mix, which you can even serve as a dip, and it's safe to say that your loved ones will snap this right up.

You might even find yourself adding this innovative Italian chickpea recipe to your monthly menu rotation, and not just for the holiday time!  Enjoy tasty chickpeas at the close of this year with your friends and family, and let us know how they turn out.

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