Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

About the ingredient chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Including 450 recipes with chickpeas (garbanzo beans), nutrition data, and where to find it.

What is chickpeas (garbanzo beans)?

Chick-peas are also known as Spanish beans, garbanzo beans, or ceci peas. They have an irregular shape, firm texture and a nut-like flavor. Excellent in Spanish stew and Italian Minestrone. Especially popular on the West coast of the US.

Hummus, a popular Mediterranean appetizer dip are made with chickpeas.

Types

There are two main kinds of chickpea:

Desi , which has small, darker seeds and a rough coat, cultivated mostly in the Indian subcontinent, Ethiopia, Mexico, and Iran.
Kabuli , which has lighter coloured, larger seeds and a smoother coat, mainly grown in Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Afghanistan,Pakistan and Chile, also introduced during the 18th century to the Indian subcontinent.

Dried chickpeas need a long cooking time (1–2 hours) but will easily fall apart when cooked longer. If soaked for 12–24 hours before use, cooking time can be considerably shortened by around 30 minutes.

It should be noted that that chickpeas do not cause lathyrism. Similarly named "chickling peas" and other plants of the genus lathyrus contain the toxins associated with lathyrism.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (240g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 285Calories from Fat 24

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.7g 4%

Saturated Fat 0.3g 1%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 717mg 30%

Total Carbohydrate 54.3g 18%

Dietary Fiber 11g 42%

Sugars ~

Protein 11.9g

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 8% • Iron 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) is a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does chickpeas (garbanzo beans) weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup	240 grams

Legumes and Legume Products

Beans 235 Beans with pork, canned 45 Beans, dried 19 Black beans 445 Black beans, dried 29 Great northern beans 58 Kidney beans, canned 132 Red kidney beans 519 Red beans 47 Navy beans, dried 26

In Chinese:	鹰嘴豆（鹰嘴豆）
British (UK) term:
en français:	pois chiches
en español:	garbanzos

Recipes using chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

There are 450 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Hummus Bi Tahini

Hummus bi tahini blends chickpeas with tahini, garlic, and lemon for the silkiest Lebanese-style dip. A baking soda boil softens the chickpeas, and toasted pine nuts crown the bowl.

Quick Turkish Eggs, Spinach & Chickpeas

Eggs are simply poached with chickpeas and spinach. This can be a hearty breakfast or a quick and easy light meal. Super simple and one-pan preparation makes it perfect for a snappy weeknight meal or weekend brunch.

Pressure Cooked Chili Con Chickpeas

Pressure-cooked chickpea chili swaps beef for nutty garbanzos, building heat from toasted cumin seeds, chili powder, and a generous handful of fresh cilantro. A meatless one-pot weeknight chili.

Salad Platter

Creamy avocados, juicy-sweet tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, meaty chickpeas and salty olives are on top of a bed of lettuce or any your favorite greens. Drizzle some freshly homemade vinaigrette and serve with a few slices of good bread.

Yummy Falafel

Crispy fried falafel balls with chickpeas, herbs, and warm spices. Classic Middle Eastern vegetarian patties served in pita with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce.

Hummus Me Tahini

Authentic hummus me tahini: chickpeas pushed through a sieve and whipped with tahini, lemon, olive oil, and garlic. Traditional Greek-Mediterranean method.

Jane Gol's Hummus

Classic Middle Eastern hummus blended from chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Smooth, creamy, and ready in 10 minutes for pita, vegetables, or anything that needs a smear.

Hummus #1

Classic Middle Eastern hummus blended from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Topped with paprika-tinted olive oil and parsley for a smooth, creamy dip ready in 30 minutes.

My Perfect Hummus (Vegan)

Vegan hummus made with chickpeas, fresh cilantro, lemon, and a kick of hot sauce. A 4-ingredient, no-tahini blender hummus ready in 10 minutes for crackers, sandwiches, and veggie dippers.

Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita

Red pepper hummus blends chickpeas with sweet sauteed red peppers, tahini, lemon, and cumin into a smooth, smoky dip, served with crisp homemade garlic-salt pita chips. A fast, vegan appetizer.

Falafel, Vegetarian Style

Vegetarian falafel with a clever bake-then-fry hybrid technique: oven-baked first to set, pan-crisped in olive oil to finish. Tucked into pita with cucumber, tomato, and yogurt sauce.

Spiced Hummus

Spiced chickpea hummus blended with cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, and tahini. Food processor makes it silky smooth. Chill before serving with pita or vegetables.

No-Tahini Herb Hummus with Sautéed Onion & Garlic

Bright, herb-forward hummus with no tahini needed. Sautéed onion and garlic blend with fresh parsley, basil, oregano, and coriander into silky chickpeas for a lighter Middle Eastern dip that skips the paste but keeps all the flavor. Ready in 25 minutes.