Chickpeas

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Skip the can and cook your chickpeas from dry so you control the texture and can turn those chickpeas into delicious snacks and side dishes!
Course Side Dish

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas
  • 2-3 cups water

Instructions

  • Place the dried chickpeas with 2-3 cups of liquid (see notes below) in the inner pot. Put the pressure lid on and turn the valve to seal. Set on high pressure. Determine the cooking time and pressure release time based on how you want them cooked (see notes below).
  • When the time is up, remove the lid. Use the chickpeas in your favourite recipes or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Notes

Pressure Cooking Times

Soft Chickpeas: Pressure cook with 3 cups of thin liquid for 45 minutes with a 10 minute natural release.
Best for making mashed chickpeas or hummus
Medium Chickpeas: Pressure cook with 2 cups of thin liquid for 35 minutes with a full natural release.
Best for side dishes and salads
Firm Chickpeas: Pressure cook with 2 cups of thin liquid for 30 minutes with a full natural release.
Best for making Air Fryer Chickpeas
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