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No Salt Added Chickpeas

AuthorKelly Jensen
Cook this low sodium chickpeas recipe on the stove top or pressure cooker - it makes perfectly cooked garbanzo beans that are tender, salt-free, & made from inexpensive and affordable dried chickpeas.  An easy and protein packed snack to keep in the fridge to add to soups, salads, or any dish!
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Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Low Sodium, Low Sodium Recipes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 206 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried chickpeas
  • 10 cups water
  • Optional - spices or bay leaves to taste

Instructions
 

Stove Top Instructions

  • Soak the beans: in a large bowl, add the dried chickpeas and add enough water to cover them by an inch. Allow to soak overnight, or up to 8 hours.
  • Discard the soaking water and rinse the chickpeas in a strainer.
  • In a large cooking pot, add the soaked chickpeas (plus any optional spices) and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • Drain and use in your favorite low sodium recipes.

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Instructions

  • Rinse and sort the chickpeas, discarding any broken bits or small stones.
  • Add the chickpeas and the water (plus any optional spices) to the Instant Pot.  Set on Manual or High Pressure to cook for 38 minutes.  Allow beans to naturally release for 15 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
  • Drain and use in your favorite low sodium recipes.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 11gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 4mg

*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.

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