What does a gluten-free, vegan do when she doesn't have enough time to prepare her lunch in the a.m.? Two options: a. Go hungry; or b. Contribute to the abundance of the national economy by eating out! There's hope - being Cinco de Mayo, I was craving for something Mexican, but that was short-lived when my friends were too busy. So I opted for the next best - something spicy, something close by and with PROTEIN and not saturated with FAT. I went to Chickpea. I like that name, sounds like a cute baby store or something of that sort. Their falafels are BAKED - not fried! Yum! Love those little spinach-broccoli ones. They are full of flavor and texture and go so well with the basil hummus or tahini. I got the falafel nuggets sans pita. The tahini and hummus are vegan and dairy-free. The basil hummus simply melts in your mouth! If you are ever looking for a quick snack, a side order of five falafel bites is onl...
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