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How to Cook Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Learn How to Cook Chickpeas that are better than canned, using these three quick and easy no-soaking methods! Give dried garbanzo beans the perfect soft or al dente texture in the Instant Pot, Crock-Pot, or on the stovetop.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Indian
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried chickpeas sorted, rinsed and drained
- 6-8 cups water
- 1 tsp. salt optional
Instructions
- Rinse, sort, and drain the garbanzo beans of any visible dirt and debris.
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Stovetop Method:
- In a large pot add 1 pound chickpeas, salt, and enough water to cover them by 1 ½ - 2 inches.
- Bring the pot to a boil, cover with a lid and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer chickpeas for 1 ½ hours for al dente and 2 hours for soft.
- Drain excess water and use cooked chickpeas as desired.
Slow Cooker Method:
- Add 1 pound chickpeas, salt, and enough water to cover them by 1- 1 ½ inches in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Set slow cooker to high and cook for 3 hours for al dente and 3 ½ - 4 hours for soft.
- Drain excess water and use cooked chickpeas as desired.
Instant Pot Method:
- Add 1 pound chickpeas, salt, and enough water to cover them by 1 ½ - 2 inches in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
- Set Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 30-35 minutes for al dente and 35-40 minutes for soft.
- Allow a 10 minute natural pressure release.
- Drain excess water and use cooked chickpeas as desired.
Notes
- 1 pound dried chickpeas equals ~6 cups cooked chickpeas.
- 1 serving is equivalent to ½-cup cooked chickpeas.
- To Store: Cooked chickpeas can be drained of excess liquid and stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: Leftovers can be thoroughly drained and frozen in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or container for up to 3-6 months.
- To Reheat: Cold chickpeas can be reheated by microwaving or putting them in a small amount of water on the stovetop, bringing it up to a simmer just until warmed through. For a drier texture, they can also be baked on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 350°F.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
330mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.5mg
(2%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.