Instant Pot Chickpeas

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Instant Pot Chickpeas

Learn how to cook chickpeas in Instant Pot! Easy Tender & Creamy Instant Pot Chickpeas (Pressure Cooker Chickpeas) or Garbanzo Beans Recipe for sides, snacks, salads, or hummus. Check out the results for our Soak vs. No Soaking Dried Chickpeas Experiment.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup (225g) dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • 1 whole head (40g) garlic , crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (212g) onion , halved
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) fine salt (for soaked chickpeas) (or for unsoaked chickpeas, use 1 ½ teaspoon (9g) fine salt)
  • 4 cups (1L) water or unsalted chicken stock
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Instructions

  1. Optional Step - Soak Chickpeas Overnight: Place 1 cup (225g) dried chickpeas and 1 tbsp (17g) fine table salt in a large container. Pour 4 cups (1L) cold water in the large container, then give it a few stirs. Allow chickpeas to soak overnight for at least 8 - 16 hours. *Pro Tip: If your house is very warm, place the large container in the fridge to avoid fermentation.
  2. Rinse Chickpeas: Rinse chickpeas under cold water, then pick out any stones or debris. Drain chickpeas well.
  3. Pressure Cook Chickpeas: Add 1 cup (225g) unsoaked chickpeas or all of the soaked chickpeas, 2 bay leaves, 1 whole head (40g) garlic, and 1 halved (212g) onion to the Instant Pot. Adding Salt:-For Unsoaked Chickpeas - add in 1 ½ tsp (9g) fine salt.-For Soaked Chickpeas - add in 1 tsp (6g) fine salt.Pour in 4 cups (1L) cold water or unsalted chicken stock, then give it a quick mix. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position.Pressure Cooking Method:-For Unsoaked Chickpeas - High Pressure 42 minutes (tender with a bit of chew) or 60 minutes (tender soft) + Natural Release 20 minutes-For Soaked Chickpeas - High Pressure 5 minutes (tender & creamy) + Natural Release 20 minutesAfter 20 minutes, release remaining pressure, then open the lid.
  4. Serve Instant Pot Chickpeas: Remove & discard onions and bay leaves. Taste the chickpeas to ensure they are fully cooked. Add more seasoning if necessary. Drain the chickpeas. Then, serve the chickpeas as a tasty side dish. Enjoy!~ :)
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Notes

  • *Use Fresh Dry Chickpeas: Although chickpeas have a relatively long shelf life, older chickpeas may take a much longer cooking time to be softened. Sometimes the chickpeas can get so old & stale (even on store shelves) that they won't cook properly even after long cooking time. So best to use fresh dry chickpeas if possible.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 398mg (17%) Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Potassium 370mg 8%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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