How to Cook Dried Chickpeas

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How to Cook Dried Chickpeas

Learn How to Cook Dried Chickpeas at home that taste even better than store-bought canned ones! We're sharing how to cook them on the stovetop, in an Instant Pot or in a slow cooker. They're easy to make and require only about 5 minutes of hands-on time. Soak them, choose your cooking method and then cook them to perfection!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: how to cook chickpeas, instant pot chickpeas, slow cooker chickpeas

Servings: cups

Author: Layla Atik

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups dried chickpeas approximately 1 pound
2 tablespoons kosher salt divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
water

Instructions

Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with 6 cups of water. Stir in the 1.5 tablespoons of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Allow them to soak for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours, preferably overnight.
STOVETOP METHOD: Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas, then place them in a large pot and cover with 3-4 inches of water. Stir in half a tablespoon of kosher salt and place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover, keeping the lid slightly ajar. Cook for 2 hours or until softened, skimming off any white foam that develops on top.
INSTANT POT METHOD: Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas, then place them in the Instant Pot and cover with about 6 cups of water. Stir in half a tablespoon of kosher salt. Close the lid and seal the valve. Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes. Natural release for 10-15 minutes before opening the lid.
SLOW COOKER METHOD: Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas, then place them in the slow cooker and cover with about 8 cups of water. Stir in half a tablespoon of kosher salt. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, or until cooked to your desired consistency.
Allow the chickpeas cool in the liquid, then transfer the chickpeas with some of the liquid into airtight containers and store in the fridge up to 4-5 days or in the freezer up to 6 months.

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