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Chickpeas are pea-sized legumes often eaten cold in salads, cooked in stews, or ground into a flour. Native to Asia, chickpeas have become a staple in many Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian dishes such as falafel and hummus. Popular among vegetarians, they are high in protein, zinc, calcium, folic acid and fiber.
Chickpeas grow best in tropical or subtropical climates with plenty of rain. The plant is between one and two feet high, covered with feathery leaves and seed pods, each of which with yield two or three chickpeas.
Chickpeas were among the first crops to be cultivated by humans as evidenced by fossil records dating back 7,500 years.
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Chickpeas Questions
I have an excessive amount of chickpea sprouts. Any recipe suggestions? All my one-tracked mind can think of is dipping them in chocolate! 1 AnswerTry making hummus. Grind it with a little water and some garlic powder. then add lemon juice and salt to your taste. Add little Olive oil. You can use it as a d... read more
Does anyone know where in NYC I can find fresh, green chickpeas? They kind of look like fava beans. Might be called Cholia? 1 AnswerAccording to the article, Three Guys in Brooklyn has them right now. read more -
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