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How To Cook Garbanzo Beans

Garbanzo beans, also known as chick peas, go nicely with a number of dishes. Make your very own hummus or serve with curries or sales. Be sure to soak the beans overnight for 12 hours to reduce the cooking time. Enlarge

How To Cook Garbanzo Beans

Garbanzo beans, also known as chick peas, go nicely with a number of dishes. Make your very own hummus or serve with curries or sales. Be sure to soak the beans overnight for 12 hours to reduce the cooking time.

Prep:
12h
Cook:
2h
Total:
14h
Serves:
4

Ingredients

  • garbanzo beans

Step 1: Soak and Cook your Garbanzo Beans

Soak the garbanzo beans for 12 hours overnight. Add the beans to a pan of cold water, heat and simmer for 1-2 hours. Test if they are cooked by pressing with a knife to see if they are suitably soft.