Macaroni and Cheese With Grilled Chick Peas

Photo: Lady Catherine Gourmet

Ingredients

1 pound 13oz can of chick peas – drained

3 cloves garlic – crushed and chopped

Olive oil for drizzling

Dash of:

Curry powder

Garlic powder

Paprika

Pepper

1 cup of your favorite grated cheese – example: Monterey jack, mozzarella, 1 box of your favorite macaroni

Preparation

On a heated griddle place the chick peas and sprinkle with the spices, crushed garlic and then drizzle a little olive oil over them. Let them grill while preparing the macaroni.

Prepare the macaroni as directed on box.

Place a little olive oil at the bottom of a large bowl and then place half of the macaroni in the bowl. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the macaroni and half of the chick peas. Top with the other half of the macaroni and the rest of the chick peas.

Drizzle a little more olive oil on top and adjust the seasonings. Cover the bowl for a few minutes to let the heat of the macaroni and chick peas melt the cheese.