Now chickpeas are an entirely different story. They are much drier then beans and I tend to use them in different ways. Just soak and cook them in salted water.
At that point the sky is the limit, you can fry them, mash them and bake them into little patties, turn them into hummus, toss them into soup or salads. I add them to bean salad for a bit of a different texture.
Chickpeas are a bit bland which makes them a really good base to add flavors to. I generally always include garlic and lemon notes as they pair really well.
“They are much drier then beans”
So chickpeas aren’t a bean?
I cook them a lot for hummus, and you are right, they are very dry tasting on their own. I guess that’s why they work well in patties? I’ll have to try that
Butting in. Re: Chickpeas (Garbonzo Beans)
I made a Chocolate Hummus the other day and it is fan-tastic. I snack on it with Wheat Thins crackers. It’s pretty much like Nutella, if you like that. I was really surprised at how yummy it is. (Best at room temperature.) A nice mid-day protein boost. And, you know...Chocolate! :)
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/270196/chocolate-hummus/
Thank you for that information, and please forgive me for not responding sooner. My husband passed away in January, and I’m not sure if I’m going or coming. As he would have said, I don’t know if I’m batting or catching.
I too use chickpeas in a lot of different ways
The bean salad for sure .,,something easy n versatile. In soups for added protein n fiber
Google will give you some great ideas
My overall fav use is as a Mixi sub for refied beans/ base Cook til desired softness. Mash and add mexi-spices Spread on tortilla shell like you would for Refried beans. Add your cheese your protein in tomatoes guac or anything else you like makes a luscious burrito