February is Heart Health Awareness Month. To highlight the importance of heart health, this article features a recipe from the American Heart Association. All ingredients in this recipe are considered Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) friendly. For a full list of all food categories that are SNAP eligible, contact the More In My Basket program team with the information. Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may also be able to purchase select ingredients at Farmers’ Markets that accept the EBT card. Contact your local market and ask if SNAP benefits are accepted. For questions about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or to receive application assistance contact the More In My Basket staff: Visit: morefood.org; English Toll Free: 1-855-240-1451

Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber

• 5 oz canned, no-salt-added or lower-sodium chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
• 1 cup chopped, fresh tomatoes (any type)
• 1 cucumber (chopped)
• 2 stalk celery (chopped)
• 1/4 small red or yellow onion (sliced)
• 1/2 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or canola
• 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

Nutrition Facts: 168 calories, 4.5g fat, 48 mg sodium, 4g sugars, 6g fiber, 25g carbohydrates, 7g protein