33 chana recipes

Black tea smoked chicken: Sichuan-and-five-spice-rubbed thighs hot-smoked over rice, black tea, and brown sugar, then tucked into lettuce cups with peanuts, scallion, and a soy-ginger glaze. An impressive, gluten-free-friendly appetizer.

A simple and scrumptious dish made with rice, green and red lentils and grated coconut.

A spicy and delicious dish that calls for canned tomatoes, red chili peppers and rice flour.

A quick South Indian-style bell pepper curry with mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, peanuts, and chickpea flour for a nutty golden crust. Ready in 15 minutes. Serve with dal and rice.

North Indian chana masala with whole spices, finished with amchoor (mango powder), dried pomegranate seeds, and a sizzling ghee tadka poured over the top.

Indian chickpeas simmered with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, green chili, and garam masala in their own cooking liquid. A fragrant vegan chana dish served hot or cold.

A delicious rice dish made with green and red lentils, cashew nuts and seedless raisins.

Bitter winter greens made incredibly tasty. The collards are quickly braised to tame any bitterness then mixed with crispy prosciutto, garlic and cayenne pepper for a bit of kick and lemon for a bit of brightness. Healthy winter greens for a solid deep south down-home flair.

Perfect southern style collards made quick and easy. Simply kicked up with garlic and some pepper flakes.

Korean-style steamed napa cabbage (ho baechu) tossed with sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, and meat sauce. A quick, fragrant banchan side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Those who enjoy an instant cup of broth but are dismayed by the use of flavor enhancers and the abundance of salt in commercial brands may welcome the chance to make their own soup mix.

If you haven't tried tofu, then now is your chance with this succulent dish you are bound to love!

Winter greens can be bitter but not when cooked this way. Perfectly complimentary flavors and belly filling warmness. If you've never tried collard greens before this recipe is more than worth the effort.

I created my raw food Chocolate Ganache Fudge Sauce for all the chocoholics I know (including me!), but I never miss a chance to introduce people to my rich, nutty Caramel Sauce.

Damper, an Australian-style of bread, made with Blue Cheese and Australian Riberry.

Creamy, decadent and ready in less than five minutes, this is a great chance to introduce superfoods, bananas and avocados to children 8 months and older. Rich in healthy fats necessary for skin health, brain function and maintaining a healthy weight. Cacao is high in magnesium and iron and when combined with a fat like coconut oil or avocado, it alleviates headaches and anxiety and boosts brain function.