Tuesday, November 8, 2011

From Dried to Chickpea

Lately I've been trying to see if I can get rid of canned good and fortunately success has been on my side. The first thing I cooked were chickpeas which are great for great dishes like hummus, salads and in stews to name a few.


When I bough them they were dry but in some markets you can find them fresh which is would be incredible if you did. Put them on a bowl and fill it with water to cover and let them rest in  a cool place for about 4-8 hours. They will absorb most of the water so if you see that they need more you can add it.


If you are not going to cook them right away you can store them covered in the refrigerator for about 3 or 5 days. To cook them I used a ratio of 2 parts of water for each 1 part of chick peas. Cook them first allowing the water to boil and the reduce the heat, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until soft.


The little ones are packed with protein and have a large number of health benefits like being able to supply up to 50% of the daily fiber intake recommended, contain large amounts of antioxidants like vitamin C, they help in lowering bad cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and even help in weight management.


Green Bean Salad with Chickpeas and Mushrooms

Chickpea and Pita Casserole

Have a fantastic and healthy day my friends!
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58 comments:

  1. amy b.s.November 8, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    i think making fresh hummus is seriously one of my favorite things.

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  2. AlexaNovember 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Oh my gosh yum! And mmmm...hummus sounds good too! ;)

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  3. Sandy a la ModeNovember 8, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    i LOVE making hummus from chickpeas!! i think im going to get some hummus for lunch now haha!

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  4. CarolineNovember 8, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I love chickpeas!! So good and truly filling.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    ah! that salad looks so good!! thanks for the dose of healthy inspo ~ i'm needing it today!!
    xx ~ ks
    p.s. i know it! that's why i love fortune tellers ~ reminds me of the movie big!!

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  6. Tiffany KadaniNovember 8, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Really?! I didn't even know they came dried. I love them- especially deep fried.

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  7. JenniferNovember 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Oh, I've got some chickpeas in my cupboard too... These recipes look great!

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  8. Sara SzatmaryNovember 8, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    What a versatile little bean! Thanks for the suggestions friend!

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  9. JohannaNovember 8, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    They are the best snack, too. It you sprinkle some olive oil and season, stick them in the oven @ 400 for 30 mins...amazeballs!

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  10. nicoleNovember 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    this is really great, i soooo want to eliminate canned goods from my household too;) i will try this, thanks!

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  11. Couture CarrieNovember 8, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Yummy post, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  12. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I used to adore chickpeas in salads and still buy fresh humus all the time, but I try and avoid canned anything so haven't made anything with them in a long time. This is probably a stupid question, but where do you buy the dry ones?

    xo Mary Jo
    http://ON-PCH.com

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  13. JessicaNovember 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I have never really cooked with chickpeas but your pictures look totally delicious. Being a vegetarian I really should experiment more with chickpeas.

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  14. MollieeNovember 8, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    wow this looks so yummy!!

    xoxo
    molliee
    http://mstwirlyskirts.com

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  15. Tamra {ever swoon}November 8, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Delish! I have to try it!

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  16. SabinePsynopsisNovember 8, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love chickpeas, and my man and I traditionally fight over using canned ones (him) or dried and soaked ones (me). I really think the dried ones taste better... but his hummus is good, too :)

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  17. Sandy JoeNovember 8, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Wowza the last two photographs look UNREAL. Delish!

    x The Pretty Secrets

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  18. Trine MarieNovember 8, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I love this post! I'm a vegetarian and trying, like you, to get rid of canned goods! I love chickpea so much, but always thought of it as a hassle to do it on my own. Seem pretty simple though! Thank you :)

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  19. Bad JoanNovember 8, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Love chick peas! They are a great addition to so many foods!

    FYI - if you ever want a canned option that has no sodium added and is strickly chick peas and water try the Whole Foods 365 brand. Here is some info: http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com/2011/10/tip-365-garbanzo-beans.html

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  20. Clara TurbayNovember 8, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Love it. Please take some time to check out
    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com

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  21. Style, She WroteNovember 8, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Yummy AND healthy! Sounds fantastic. xo style, she wrote

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  22. CherisseNovember 8, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Everything's looks so good! I must try that!

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  23. A Life Un-StyledNovember 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I found a recipe for chickpeas in choc chip cookies. I've made them numerous times, it's great because my non-vegetable liking husband and friend still have no idea that there are chickpeas in those yummy choc chip cookies! I'm going to use this when I have kids. Thanks for sharing Elie :)

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  24. Heidi AdnumNovember 8, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Looks great!

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  25. stylenuggetsNovember 8, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    They make a fab hummus too. Healthy and tasty snack

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  26. LizzieNovember 8, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Thanks for the Birthday wish :))

    This looks sooo yummy!! Thanks for sharing...

    xo
    Lizzie
    placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

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  27. Bravoe RunwayNovember 8, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    The chickpea green bean mushroom salad look delicious. I'll definitely try this out!

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  28. blue elephant photographyNovember 8, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving wonderful comments ♥ oh my gosh! this post is awesome! i love chickpeas and that salad is just so delicious - now i am hungry!!!

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  29. JustPatienceNovember 9, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Looks sooo yummy. Great and healthy recipe.

    Patience
    www.justpatience.com

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  30. jozenNovember 9, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    oohhh! thanks for sharing :) i heard chickpeas are a super food!

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  31. ClaireNovember 9, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    seriously, YUM! i love chickpeas. they're so good for you and tasty too!

    http://spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  32. Selvaggia CapizziNovember 9, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    I love chickpeas especially when the become hummus....yummy!!!

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  33. JosieNovember 9, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Yum -- I love chickpeas; they're delicious!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  34. ErinNovember 9, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Looks super tasty! I almost bought some chickpeas the other day to make a salad-now I wish I had.

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/

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  35. GracieNovember 9, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    I will have to try chick peas. I'm trying to eat better but sometimes I find it difficult to keep it going. This looks great!

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  36. Kathy November 9, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Yum!!! Looks so delicious!! xoxo
    http://hellofridaybypaik.blogspot.com/

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  37. KashayaNovember 9, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Yummy.=) I have never bought dry once though only canned once.

    http://kashaysblogg.blogspot.com

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  38. AnnaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    This looks tasty and healthy! Thanks for sharing :)

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  39. urban muserNovember 9, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    i love chickpeas! i'm going to check out that last recipe for the casserole.

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  40. JillianNovember 9, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Chickpeas are definitely a favorite ingredient of mine. They're healthy, versatile and so cheap! Gotta' love that.

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  41. FashionJazzNovember 9, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Looove chickpeas!! :)

    Happy Wednesday xx

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  42. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    The salad looks great!

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  43. Lisa GordonNovember 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I LOVE chickpeas, and both the salad and the casserole look delicious!!

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  44. Elle SeesNovember 9, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I've been eating hummus all week. Yum!

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  45. tinajoNovember 9, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Tasty - and I love chickpeas! :-)

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  46. erika soroccoNovember 9, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    That salad looks incredible! :)

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  47. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Mmm... looks like a good & nutritious meal! x

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  48. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    This is fantastic! I have always wanted to make hummus from fresh chickpeas. Thanks!!

    xx

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  49. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I LOVE chickpeas! I cook them all the time, and use it in salads, soups...

    ♥
    Camila Faria

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  50. i.ikedaNovember 9, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I just love chickpeas and those recipes look yum! Thank you for the links and tips. And thank you for stopping by my blog. Cheers.

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  51. Amy-Jo Tatum/ChicNovember 9, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Your green bean salad looks delish!! Love chicks

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  52. Diana MieczanNovember 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I totally adore chickpeas, sweetie. Such a great tips. Thanks, darling and have a lovely day. xo

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  53. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I love chickpeas! We usually use dried beans instead of canned.

    I would suggest soaking for a few hours to avoid long cooking time. And a good pressure cooker saves so much more time and energy :)

    Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

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  54. HollyNovember 9, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    i need to eat more of these! they photograph so cute :)

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  55. TezzieNovember 9, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Mmmmm! I looove chick peas! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  56. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONNovember 9, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I LOVE chickpeas!! Delicious photos! xo

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  57. paulaNovember 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I think I need to take my chickpeas out of the pantry today! yum.

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  58. honey my heartNovember 10, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    oh yum! chickpeas are so delicious and the salad in the glass looks amazing.

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