Chickpeas with Salted Cod and Rice
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Chickpeas with Salted Cod and Rice

Chickpeas with Salted Cod and Rice is a dish that is frequently paired other legumes whether they are in a salad, a stew, or boiled dinner. Sometimes the rice is replaced with potatoes. At that point,  it is no longer Chickpeas with Salted…
Peas, Linguiça and Eggs

JAG (Jagacita) Beans and Rice

JAG (Jagacita) Beans and Rice is a Cape Verdean version of the Portuguese beans and rice. You can keep this vegetarian friendly or add sliced linguiça sausage to the dish. Sometimes a simple flavorful dish of beans and rice satisfies the…
Green Beans with Squash

Green Beans with Squash

  Green Beans with Squash is a dish to which you can also use regular potato or sweet potato. If you do not work quickly, sweet potatoes can be tricky in that the color turns unappetizing. They are, however, very tasty served in this…
Quick Chickpea Salad
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Quick Chickpea Salad

Quick Chickpea Salad makes a perfect lunch any day of the week. It has simplicity in its flavor. This  salad has lots of lean protein to be enjoyed even when you are in a hurry and short on time for a more substantial lunch or even dinner.    …
Peas, Linguiça and Eggs

Peas, Linguiça and Eggs

This Arab influenced dish of stewed Peas, Linguiça and Eggs is one that may just convert a non-pea eater to a pea lover. It can also be made with baby fava beans, chick peas or even edamame. Use frozen tender peas to make this Peas, Linguiça…