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bowl of cooked garbanzo beans

How to Cook Garbanzo Beans

Tami McBride
Learn how to cook garbanzo beans that are soft, creamy, and full of flavor. Discover the correct technique for soaking and cooking the beans to get the best flavor and texture (without the beans bursting).  
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Cuisine Beans
Servings 2 ¼ cups
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup of dry garbanzo beans
  • 2 quarts of water 8 cups - to soak
  • 1½ tablespoons of salt - for soak water
  • 3 cups of water - to cook
  • 1 teaspoon of salt - to cook

Instructions
 

Soak the Beans

  • SORT the garbanzo beans. Remove any debris.
  • SOAK 1 cup of beans in a bowl with 2 quarts (8 cups) of water and 1½ tablespoons of salt. Soak at least 8 hours, but preferably 10-12 hours.
  • DRAIN the beans in a colander.
  • RINSE the beans for 15 seconds under running water.

Pressure Cooker Instructions

  • ADD beans to the pressure cooker. Pour in 1 to 2 cups of fresh water (to cover the beans by 1 inch) and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • COOK on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • NATURALLY RELEASE PRESSURE when the pressure cooker has finished.
  • SKIM the foam off the top. DRAIN the beans.
  • RINSE the beans. Use the cooked beans in any recipe.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • ADD pre-soaked beans to the slow cooker container. Add 3 cups of fresh water (to cover beans 1 inch) and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • COOK on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 8 to 12 hours.
  • SKIM the foam off the top. DRAIN the beans.
  • RINSE the beans and use them in any recipe.

Stovetop Instructions

  • ADD pre-soaked beans to a large pot. Add 3 cups of fresh water (to cover beans) 1 inch and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • COVER with the lid and bring the water to a rolling boil.
  • REDUCE the heat to low when the water begins to boil. Keep the lid on the pan. The water should simmer, but not boil over.
  • SIMMER the beans for 60 minutes.
  • SKIM the foam off the top. DRAIN the beans.
  • RINSE the beans and use them in any recipe.

Notes

Cook time varies based on the cooking method used.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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