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Chickpeas

Chickpea recipes for crispy snacks, wraps and stews. 3 recipes.

Flavour pairings

  • Cumin, coriander and smoked paprika
  • Lemon, tahini and garlic
  • Spinach, tomato and harissa
  • Yoghurt and fresh herbs

Preparation

  • Drain and rinse canned chickpeas, then pat dry before roasting or frying.
  • Dried chickpeas need an overnight soak and roughly 1–1½ hours of simmering. Roast dry chickpeas at 200°C / 400°F until crisp.

Storage

  • Opened canned chickpeas keep 3–4 days in the fridge in a covered container.
  • Dried chickpeas keep for a year or more in a cool, dry cupboard.

Substitutions

  • Cannellini or butter beans work in stews and salads.
  • Chickpea cooking liquid (aquafaba) can stand in for egg white in some recipes.