Chickpeas Organic 500g
One of the earliest cultivated vegetables, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) have been nourishing humans for over 7000 years. Rich in fibre and a good source of protein, chickpeas are also naturally gluten-free and low in sodium. They are a major source of protein in mostly vegetarian cultures.
With a delicious nutlike taste and buttery texture, chickpeas are a highly versatile legume – a noted ingredient in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes.
HOW TO USE
Dried chickpeas require a long cooking time (1-2 hours). Cooking time can be shortened if soaked for 12-24 hours.
To prepare, first soak in plenty of cold water for 8 hours or overnight. Rinse thoroughly before bringing to boil in a pot of water at a ratio of 1:3. Let boil on medium heat for about 50 minutes, or until they will break apart with a fork and are tender to eat.
Do not add salt to water as this can cause the ‘skin’ of pulses to become tough.
- Cooked whole Chickpeas are wonderful in salads, soups, curries and hotpots.
- Mashed chickpeas can be used to add body and flavour to savoury dishes.
- Cool and puree to a smooth creamy paste for hummus; traditionally made with tahini – try adding pumpkin, beetroot, caraway or cumin seeds.
- Ground chickpeas, called gram flour, are shaped into balls and fried as falafel or stirred into a batter and baked to make farinata.
- Boiled chickpeas can be further roasted when cool, to create a moreish snack. Simply toss them in a little oil to lightly coat, along with your favourite spices – try sumac, turmeric or chilli. Spread out on a baking tray and place in medium oven until golden and crunchy. Enjoy these scrumptious savoury roasted morsels while warm, or place in an airtight container after cooling on a rack. Yummy and convenient for lunchboxes, a salad topping, gluten free ‘croutons’, or entertaining; they will store for up to a week.
INGREDIENTS
Certified Organic Chickpeas
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving size: 55g
| Avg per Serve | Avg per 100g | |
| Energy (kJ) | 869 | 1580 |
| Protein (g) | 11.3 | 20.5 |
| Fat, total (g) | 3.3 | 6 |
| - saturated (g) | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 34.6 | 62.9 |
| - sugars (g) | 5.9 | 10.7 |
| Dietary Fibre (g) | 7.0 | 12.2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 13.2 | 24 |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Product of USA / Turkey, Packed in New Zealand
STORAGE
Store in an air tight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration recommended in warm climates.
Shelf Life: Up to 24 months when stored as above. Please see Best Before date.
ALLERGENS
Contains no known allergens.
While we do everything we can to avoid cross contamination, all products from The Health Shop are packed and stored in area that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds and cereals containing gluten. So, unfortunately we cannot guarantee that any products we sell contain none of these allergens.