How to cook soaked chickpeas

Chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) are a staple ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. While it is convenient to use canned chickpeas, dried chickpeas are a better option.

Dried chickpeas are much more economical and have a more natural flavor because they aren't soaked in preservatives. Also, any extra beans can be frozen to be used at a later time. While chickpeas are tastier and more economical when prepared from dried beans, you do have to remember to soak them before you can cook them.

We'll tell you how to do both so your family can enjoy these tasty little morsels however you'd like but creamy hummus or crispy falafel is a great place to start.

Quick soak chickpeas

How to Soak Chickpeas

Just as with any other dry bean, the first thing you have to do before cooking dried chickpeas is to soak them. It's best done overnight but if you forget and are in a pinch, there is a shortcut you can take.

We'll get to that, but first, let's look at the traditional method of soaking.

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