Description
The chickpea or chick pea is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae
Its different types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, chhana, chana, or channa, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea
Chickpea seeds are high in protein
Great in anything you want to add them to, curry's, soups, stews and more
Typical per 100G
Energy 1389 kJ
Energy 322 kCal
Fat 5.4g
Saturates 0.5g
Monosaturated 0g
Polyunsaturated 0g
Carbohydrates 49.6g
Of which Sugars 2.6g
Fibre 10.70g
Protein 21.30g
Sodium 0.036g
Salt 0.09g
Produced in Turkey
Chickpeas Organic - Quick Reference
What is it?: Organic dried chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, for soaking and cooking.
Flavour: Nutty, earthy and slightly sweet with a firm, creamy texture when cooked.
Common uses: Hummus, curries, salads, soups, stews, falafel and roasted snacks.
Pairs well with: Cumin, coriander, garlic, lemon, tahini, paprika and parsley.
How to use: Soak overnight, drain, then simmer in fresh water until fully tender.
Compare with: Dried chickpeas take longer than tinned chickpeas but allow control over texture and seasoning.
Substitute: Cannellini beans work in salads and purees; butter beans give a softer, creamier result.
Storage: Store dry and sealed; cooked chickpeas should be refrigerated and used promptly.
Good to know: The cooking liquid from chickpeas is known as aquafaba and can be used in some recipes as an egg-white alternative.
