How to remove the skins from chickpeas
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How to remove the skins from chickpeas
Description
The process begins by draining and rinsing two regular-sized cans of chickpeas to remove canned liquid and debris. Baking soda is added to the chickpeas in a microwave-safe bowl to assist in loosening the skins during cooking. Cooking for one minute on high in the microwave heats and softens the chickpeas and their skins.
After heating, the chickpeas are placed in cold water and rubbed between the hands. This agitation causes the thin chickpea skins to float to the surface, where they can be easily skimmed away. Removing the skins results in chickpeas with a smoother, less gritty texture and can improve the mouthfeel of dishes like hummus or soups.
Ingredients
- 30 ounces chickpeas (2 regular sized cans)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- water
Instructions
- Add drained and rinsed chickpeas into a microwave safe bowl.
- Add baking soda and mix it well.
- Cook the chickpeas for 1 minute on high. Stir.
- Put them in some cold water, rub between your hands… and the shells just kind of float to the top, so you can throw them away!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1395kcal | 70% |
| Carbohydrates | 233g | 78% |
| Protein | 75g | 150% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 3343mg | 139% |
| Potassium | 2475mg | 53% |
| Fiber | 65g | 260% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 417mg | 42% |
| Iron | 25mg | 139% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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