Beans, Lentils & Peas

Organic Chickpeas

ORGANIC GARBANZO BEANS
ORGANIC GARBANZO BEANS
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Organic Chickpeas

Organic Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are small, knobby, beige legumes that are well known as a key ingredient in hummus, falafel and many curries. They add a delicious nutlike taste, buttery texture and nutritional content.

  • A popular ingredient in Indian and Mediterranean dishes

  • Can be ground into flour and used for fritters, dumplings and breads

  • Certified organic to the specifications of the USDA National Organic Program

    • D'allesandro
    Price: $54.30
    $0.34 / Ounce

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    Suggested uses

  • Add to soups and stews

  • Purée with olive oil, fresh garlic, tahini and lemon juice to make a quick and easy hummus spread

  • Sprinkle with your favorite spices and herbs and roast for a crunchy, healthful snack

  • Simmer cooked Organic Chickpeas in a sauce of tomato paste, curry spices, and chopped walnuts and serve with brown rice

    • Basic prep

    Carefully sort beans and rinse thoroughly. Soak overnight. Rinse and place in a large pot, covered with fresh water. Bring water to a boil for 3 minutes, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 60 to 90 minutes, until tender. This bean produces foam when boiling, so skim the water regularly.

    Storage & handling

    Store in a dry, cool place.

    Ingredients

    Organic garbanzo beans.

    One of the earliest cultivated legumes, chickpeas (Cicer arietinum)-also known as garbanzo beans, have been grown in India, the Middle East and parts of Africa for thousands of years. There is evidence to suggest that chickpeas may have been grown in Turkey 7,400 years ago.

    Although they go by names including both the word "pea" and "bean," chickpeas are botanically considered a member of the pea family. They grow best in tropical and subtropical climates with heavy rainfall. Much of the world's chickpea supply comes from India, although they are also being grown in the U.S., primarily in California. The plant grows 8 to 20 inches high, and has small feathery leaves on either side of the stem. Chickpeas, like common green peas, grow in seedpods, each containing two or three seeds.

    Chickpeas are used around the world, both hot and cold, in stews, curries, salads, dips, ground into flour for flatbread and shaped into balls for falafel. Versatile chickpeas can be boiled, fried, roasted or stewed, and are high in protein, fiber, manganese and vitamin B.

    Classic recipe

    Hummus

    This version of the traditional Middle Eastern spread uses our dried Chickpeas, rather than canned, to create a creamier and more flavorful end result. The addition of baking soda prior to boiling speeds up the cooking process and helps to break down and remove the beans’ skins, while tahini, lemon juice and garlic add classic flavor.

    Hummus