How to Cook Dried Garbanzo Beans or Chickpeas

Cooking dried garbanzo beans - while it may take some time - is a great way to save money on your grocery bill. All it takes is a little pre-planning and an hour at home while the beans gently simmer on the stove. Use the garbanzo beans (chickpeas) in vegetarian recipes like falafel, hummus, or bean curries. Does this Spark an idea?

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dried garbanzo beans
a large pot

Instructions

- 1
  
  Measure the amount of beans to cook. Garbanzo beans will roughly double in size after cooking - so if you need 4 cups of beans measure 2 cups of dried beans to prepare.
- 2
  
  Place dry beans in a bowl that is large enough to allow for the beans to expand. Fill the bowl with water to at least 3 inches above the beans. Place in the refrigerator and let soak several hours or overnight.
- 3
  
  Drain beans in a colander. Place beans in a large stockpot and cover with fresh water to at least 3 inches above beans.
- 4
  
  Bring beans to a boil on the stove, then turn down heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are thoroughly cooked but not mushy, about one hour. Drain and enjoy as you would canned beans.

Tips & Warnings

You may add seasonings - like salt, pepper, and a bay leaf - to the cooking water if desired.
This method can apply to other types of dried beans such as kidney and black beans.

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100000967180780 May 08, 2012
The beans must stay overnight at room temperature not in the refrigerator. The refrigeration makes them harder to absorb water and therefore to boil.
sheryl.hyatt Aug 11, 2011
me too!
Anni Jul 04, 2011
But you have to make your own
Anni Jul 04, 2011
well is sure isn't some fatty porkchop, but it does the job. Have you ever tried hummus Dad?
CucharaDave Jul 04, 2011
Oh, me TOO.....Mmmmmmm.....hummus....

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