Exactly a year ago, I met Krista aka Grandma Downtown at the HDSID Farmers market and it was love at first sight. Since then we’ve become great friends, we shot a really fun ChicpeaTV episode and we went to eat hot dogs at the legendary Boulevard Drinks in JSQ. Grandma Downtown’s face and buns… I mean breads are all over ChicpeaJC! I just love her.

A few months ago we thought it would be cool to join forces and collaborate on a ChicpeaJC roll that would obviously include Chickpeas, because they are my favorite thing to eat and are extremely versatile. We wanted to do bread that has a little mediterranean flare that is also healthy to eat.

I went to her home in The Heights yesterday and we cooked up three different rolls to taste test. We did one with just mashed chickpeas and seasoning (kind of similar to the texture of hummus), one with chicken, chickpeas, roasted red peppers & feta and a roll with chickpeas, olives, red onion & feta.

We decided to use whole wheat flour for the roll to make it even healthier and filling for those of us watching our weight. Whole wheat is better for you, has more fiber etc… We ended up going with the last roll, since it was light, filling and a great vegetarian option.

Introducing the ChicpeaJC Roll, with chickpeas, olives, red onion & feta.

We will be selling these new rolls at the Thursday HDSID Farmers Market!! So come on by, there will be a limited quantity. The best part though, if you buy a roll you get a free ChicpeaJC magnet!!

YAY!!!!