October is World Vegetarian Month, and in this edition of Wellness for the Family, we explore a protein-packed dessert made with a very interesting ingredient. “Chickpeas can be used in all sorts of ...

When Priyanka Naik went vegan, she worried she'd have to give up chocolate desserts for good since so many recipes include dairy or eggs. But it didn't take her long to discover the magic of aquafaba, ...

Using aquafaba, the liquid from cooked chickpeas, in recipes such as this chocolate mousse gives the effect of whipped egg whites without the fear of raw eggs.(Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune/TNS) ...

The star ingredient in this chocolate mouse topping: bean water. No kidding. Called aquafaba (probably because it sounds waaaaayy better), that liquid you pour out of a can of chickpeas without a ...

The dish, which is dairy-free, uses the typical avocado and cocoa combo, but sets itself apart thanks to some aquafaba, which is basically chickpea water. The mousse is also topped with ras el hanout ...

Need a make-ahead dessert for your plant-based dinner party? This four-ingredient vegan chocolate mousse is just the thing. While most chocolate mousse recipes contain eggs and dairy, this vegan ...

The award for most compelling actor in an utterly unexpected role goes to … the chickpea. The legume, which also works under the stage name garbanzo, stars in such classics as falafel, hummus and ...