Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
About the ingredient chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Including 453 recipes with chickpeas (garbanzo beans), nutrition data, and where to find it.
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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)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 |
Related
Legumes and Legume Products
| 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 453 recipes that contain this ingredient.
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.
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.
Simple Hummus
Your basic hummus. Try adding a handful of black beans, spinach, or other "flavors" and spice to create your own unique taste!
Chickpea Burgers
Packed with nutrients and the burger is also delicious. Serve these veggie burgers with whatever toppings you feel like.
Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup
This hearty Italian vegetable soup delivers. It is chock full of vegetables, two kinds of beans, pasta, and tomatoes, everything needed for a relaxed Sunday meal.
