Chick peas are a wonder.
Blenderize them with squeeze of lemon, some tahani or other nut paste and you have humus. You can season it any way you want, roasted peppers, cayenne.. Makes a great substitute for dip or sandwich spread.
Cost pennies on the dollar if you buy them dry and soak and cook them yourself.
When the melamine issue was going with dogfood, I used them to make my own for months..Hounds loved it.
They are the meatiest bean....that's why people eat them in falafels. It's a poor mans meat substitute of sorts. Chickpeas are higher protein then other beans. Are my favorite bean. I prefer to make a stew or thick soup with them
Soak 24 hours then pressure cook