Chickpeas

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried chickpeas, picked over
  • 1 small onion, halved
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

  1. Boil chickpeas in water to cover by 2 inches in a 3-quart saucepan, covered, 2 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let chickpeas stand, covered, 1 hour.
  3. Drain chickpeas and return to pan.
  4. Add water to cover by 4 inches, onion, and thyme and simmer, uncovered, until chickpeas are tender, about 1 1/4 hours, adding salt during last 10 minutes of cooking.
  5. Drain chickpeas and transfer to a bowl of cold water.
  6. Slip skins from chickpeas by rubbing them with your fingers, then drain well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

129 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 4.6g 6% DV
Carbs 20.3g 7% DV
Fiber 5.6g 20% DV
Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9837.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 212.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 59.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 40.5mg 45% DV
Calcium 125.8mg 10% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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