How to Cook Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

1. Rinse, sort, and drain the garbanzo beans of any visible dirt and debris.

Stovetop Method:

1. In a large pot add 1 pound chickpeas, salt, and enough water to cover them by 1 ½ - 2 inches.
2. Bring the pot to a boil, cover with a lid and reduce heat to a simmer.
3. Simmer chickpeas for 1 ½ hours for al dente and 2 hours for soft.
4. Drain excess water and use cooked chickpeas as desired.

Slow Cooker Method:

1. Add 1 pound chickpeas, salt, and enough water to cover them by 1- 1 ½ inches in a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Set slow cooker to high and cook for 3 hours for al dente and 3 ½ - 4 hours for soft.
3. Drain excess water and use cooked chickpeas as desired.

Instant Pot Method:

1. Add 1 pound chickpeas, salt, and enough water to cover them by 1 ½ - 2 inches in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
2. Set Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 30-35 minutes for al dente and 35-40 minutes for soft.
3. Allow a 10 minute natural pressure release.
4. Drain excess water and use cooked chickpeas as desired.