Book n' Cook • Roasted Chickpeas + Zucchini • EVPL Virtual Program

Since 2021, EVPL, Urban Seeds, and Legacy Taste of the Garden have partnered to present the Book n’ Cook series to promote literacy, local food, and agricultural education. Kids, and their families, have come together to share a love for cooking, learning new skills, and enjoying delicious food. This virtual cooking class series is offered for kids in grades 3-5.

Participants will prepare a dish each month to share with family and to start a dialogue about the cooking tradition in their family.

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Recipe: Roasted Chickpeas + Zucchini

Tools:
• Spoon
• Paring knife
• Cutting board
• Small and medium mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups
• Baking dish
• Oven mitts
• Can opener


Ingredients - Roasted Chickpeas + Zucchini
• 1 can cooked chickpeas
• 1 large zucchini
• 1 medium onion
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2-3 teaspoons of different spices or a seasoning blend

Ingredients - Tahini Dressing
• 6 tablespoons tahini paste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup warm water


Preparation:

1. To get started, set your oven to 425 and rinse your vegetables. Open the can of chickpeas, drain the liquid and pour them into a medium-size mixing bowl.

2. Slice the zucchini in half and then into 1/4 inch slices, half moons. Cut the onion into medium chunks and place all vegetables into the mixing bowl.

3. Slice the zucchini in half and then into ¼ inch slices, half moons. Cut
the onion into medium chunks and place all vegetables in a mixing bowl.

4. Slice or mince garlic cloves and add them into the bowl with the olive oil and spices.

5. Mix all the ingredients in the bowl with a spoon or your hands and pour into the baking dish.

6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

7. To prepare the dressing, combine the tahini paste, lemon, salt and warm water until blended, creamy, and a pourable consistency.

8. Pile your vegetables in a bowl and drizzle on the tahini dressing. Serve and enjoy!



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