Weird question, but do garbanzo beans/chickpeas replace the carb or the veggies in a meal? So would chicken, rice and chickpeas be more complete or would chicken, chickpeas and veggies be better overall? Thanks!
Garbanzo beans or chickpeas can replace either the carbs or the veggies in a meal, depending on what you prefer. Both options can be nutritionally balanced, but having a combination of protein (chicken), carbs (rice or chickpeas), and veggies would give you a good balance of all the essential nutrients you need. So, having chicken, chickpeas, and veggies together would be the most complete and well-rounded meal.