A rustic and mouthwatering pasta salad chock full of traditional Italian ingredients including olives, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts, all coated in a creamy basil and Parmesan dressing.

Deliciously smoky grilled shrimp and vegetable skewers coated in a Moroccan-spiced lemon and olive oil marinade.

A delicious, velvety smooth dip made with a combination of five classic Greek ingredients: feta cheese, garlic, lemon juice, oregano and white beans.

Succulent baked teriyaki chicken served with seasoned soba noodles and a nourishing collection of crisp and colorful vegetables.

A rustic, tomatoey Tuscan rugu with delicate brown lentils, zucchini and carrots served with cheesy soft polenta. You can also easily turn this recipe into an opulent tuna and lentil ragu by adding bite-size pieces of fresh tuna for the final 5 minutes of cooking.

Chickpeas are one of the tastiest and most versatile of all beans. They also happen to be a great source of protein, fiber and many other essential nutrients including potassium and calcium. To help you incorporate more chickpeas into your life, here are 10 simple and delicious chickpea recipes.

Portobello mushrooms are sautéed in olive oil, garlic and thyme, then pureed with artichoke hearts to make this simple, delicious and versatile pâté.

A smooth, creamy and delicately spiced Thai soup rich in beta carotene and fiber.

This delicious and nutritious Greek Chopped Salad is chock full of colorful vegetables, protein-packed chickpeas, and cubes of creamy feta cheese, all dressed in a herby olive oil vinaigrette.

Chunks of roasted sweet potato combined with lentils, crisp baby spinach, walnuts and crumbled feta, and tossed with a lemon-garlic vinaigrette.

A combination of fresh mozzarella, basil and sundried tomatoes rolled up in slices of smoky, tender grilled zucchini.

Roasting brings out a wonderful nutty flavor in cauliflower which is accentuated by the toasted almonds and the sweet and smoky roasted red pepper. And the olive oil vinaigrette and fresh basil leaves add an extra flourish of flavor.

Plump, juicy shrimp combine wonderfully with the nutty flavor and creamy texture of chickpeas in this comforting and fragrant Indian curry.

A delicately-spiced Moroccan stew with chicken, green peppers and plump black olives, served over a bed of fluffy couscous.