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Instant Pot Chickpeas Recipe (Pressure Cooker)

Easy and healthy Chickpeas cooked in a pressure cooker.  Better than canned and quick to make. Enjoy in a salad or pilaf or hummus. 

Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Indian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Chickpeas (Chole/Garbanzo beans) dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 6 cup water for soaking / cooking

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the chickpeas in ample water using a colander.
  2. Soak the chickpeas in water overnight or for 4 hours.  (optional)
  3. Add the chickpeas along with the water to the instant pot insert. Add salt (optional). Close the lid with vent in sealing position. 
  4. Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure, and adjust the timer to 20 minutes (40 minutes if using unsoaked chickpeas)
  5. When the cooking time is up, turn off the Instant Pot and do a 10 minute NPR, which means release the pressure manually 10 minutes after the beep. 
  6. Strain the liquid and refrigerate or freeze the chickpeas in small batches. 

Notes

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  • The cooking time can vary depending on the quality of the chickpeas.  This time has worked best for me in the many times I have cooked chickpeas.
  • In general, cooking time does not change if you half or double this recipe. 
  • Optionally you can add garlic and bay leaves while cooking chickpeas. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 81g Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 50.36g (17%) Protein 16.38g (33%) Fat 4.83g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.482g (2%) Sodium 484mg (20%) Potassium 574mg (16%) Fiber 9.8g (39%) Sugar 8.56g (17%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 3.3mg (4%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Serving 81g
Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 50.36g 17%
Protein 16.38g 33%
Fat 4.83g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.482g 2%
Sodium 484mg 20%
Potassium 574mg 12%
Fiber 9.8g 39%
Sugar 8.56g 17%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

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