Chickpeas 2 articles

Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are round beige pulses eaten whole and also processed into flour, puree, and other foods. Whole chickpeas appear in salads, curries, and roasted snacks; mashed chickpeas form the base of hummus, while ground chickpeas are central to falafel. The cooking liquid from canned or simmered chickpeas is known as aquafaba and can be used separately. Their firm, nutty texture and spherical shape distinguish them from lentils and common beans.