Balanced Bushel Chickpeas
Also known as garbanzo beans, our American- grown chickpeas are bursting with flavor and health benefits. An excellent source of carbohydrate, plant-based protein, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals, our easy-to-cook chickpeas are great on a salad, toasted as a snack, added to soups and casseroles, or blended with tahini to make a hummus spread. Our chickpeas can also be mashed and used in baking as a flour replacement. Our chickpeas are also an excellent source of daily fiber.
Ingredients: Chickpeas. May contain soybean and wheat
Quick Preparation
- Rinse and sort beans in a strainer or colander before soaking.
- For a quick soak, cover beans with 3-4” of water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse beans.
- Transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven and cover beans with several inches of water. Bring beans to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours to desired tenderness.
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Helpful Hint
Beans are harvested in their natural state. Even with the most careful attention and best processing available, we suggest you look over the content closely to pick out any foreign substances such as small stones and particles, etc. As a helpful hint, rinse the beans with drinkable water to provide a wholesome dish.