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How to Cook Chickpeas
Learn How to Cook Chickpeas that taste better than canned ones! They are super easy to make on the stovetop and require very little hands-on time. Simply soak the chickpeas (garbanzo beans), and then cook them to perfection!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Soaking time
8 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
121 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- First, rinse the chickpeas with water using a strainer.
- Add the rinsed chickpeas into a bowl, and add water over the top until they are fully covered with water about 2 inches above the chickpeas.
- Cover the bowl and allow the chickpeas to soak overnight.
- Next, drain the chickpeas and rinse really well.
- Add the rinsed chickpeas into a pot, pour water over the them (enough to cover them by 2 inches), add salt, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cover, and then reduce the heat and let them simmer for 1.5-2 hours. *See notes until they are soft to your liking.
- Once the chickpeas are cooked through, drain and allow them to cool. Use as desired.
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Notes
- *For al dente chickpeas boil for 1.5 hours. For soft chickpeas, you will need to let them simmer over medium heat for 2 hours. Check the water level and add water as needed.
- Storing: Cooked chickpeas can be drained of excess liquid and stored in an airtight container or storage bag in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Storing: Cooked chickpeas can be drained of excess liquid and stored in an airtight container or storage bag in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Once drained, leftovers can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3-6 months. Thaw before reheating and enjoying.
- Freeze: Once drained, leftovers can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3-6 months. Thaw before reheating and enjoying.
- To reheat: Reheat by microwaving or simmering them in a small amount of water on the stovetop just until warm. They can also be baked on a lined sheet pan for 10 minutes at 350°F. Baking will result in a bit of a drier texture.
- To reheat: Reheat by microwaving or simmering them in a small amount of water on the stovetop just until warm. They can also be baked on a lined sheet pan for 10 minutes at 350°F. Baking will result in a bit of a drier texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
292mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.