Legume
Chickpeas
Also called garbanzo beans
What it is
A sturdy pulse. Hummus starts here.
Origin
Fertile Crescent.
Flavour
Nutty, earthy.
How to use it
Soak and simmer for the best texture; canned is honest weeknight cooking.
Storage
Dried pantry; canned cupboard.
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What is Chickpeas?
A sturdy pulse. Hummus starts here.
How do I use Chickpeas?
Soak and simmer for the best texture; canned is honest weeknight cooking.
How do I store Chickpeas?
Dried pantry; canned cupboard.
What does it taste like?
Nutty, earthy.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Chole
छोले
Chickpeas in a dark, sour-spiced gravy — Punjabi chana that wants bhatura or rice, not a mild hummus energy.
9 hrMedium🌶️🌶️
Harira
الحريرة
The Ramadan soup — tomato, lentils, chickpeas, herbs, a little meat if the house wants it.
1 hr 10 minEasy🌶️
Hummus
حمص
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic — a dip, not a yoghurt smoothie, and not a Turkish restaurant garnish.
8 hr 15 minEasyNo chilli
Falafel
فلافل
Fried ground chickpeas or fava — herbs, garlic, a crisp shell. Not a mashed leftover patty.
12 hr 40 minMedium🌶️
Ful medames
فول مدمس
Slow fava beans, lemon, cumin, oil — Egyptian breakfast that is also lunch, and not a hummus.
9 hr 40 minEasy🌶️
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
Chorba Hamra bel Frik
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup) from Algeria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
56 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chickpea Fajitas
Chickpea Fajitas from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minA bit of work🌶️
Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew
Chickpea, chorizo & spinach stew from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
19 minA bit of workNo chilli
Grilled aubergines with spicy chickpeas & walnut sauce
Grilled aubergines with spicy chickpeas & walnut sauce from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
30 minA bit of work🌶️
Koshari
Koshari from Egypt. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 15 minMediumNo chilli
Tunisian Lamb Soup
Tunisian Lamb Soup from Tunisia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minA bit of work🌶️
Chorizo & chickpea soup
Chorizo & chickpea soup from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
16 minMedium🌶️
Leblebi Soup
Leblebi Soup from Tunisia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 15 minMedium🌶️
Chicken Couscous
Chicken Couscous from Morocco. Times were inferred from the source steps.
28 minMedium🌶️
Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin Yogurt
Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin Yogurt from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minMedium🌶️
Mastawa Lamb and Rice
1. Place the meat cut into pieces, in a large pan with the onions. Add the turmeric and enough water to cover. Bring to the boil then cook gently until the meat is very tender and can easily be removed from the bones.
55 minMediumNo chilli
Kelem dolmasi
Kelem dolmasi from Azerbaijan. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 35 minA bit of workNo chilli