![]() Ingredients You'll need to make this Salad ![]() Drain the water and then use them in recipes like chana masala, this mediterranean chickpea salad, cauliflower chickpea coconut curry or roast them with Indian spices. You know they are cooked when they can be squashed easily between two fingers. The older the beans, the longer they'll take to cook, so be prepared for a little variation in cooking time. I also want to point out that after years of cooking chickpeas this way, I've realized that the timing varies slightly with the age of the beans. You can also use an instant pot or pressure cooker which will cook the chickpeas faster - in about 20-25 minutes. Soak the chickpeas overnight, and then boil them in mildly salted water for approximately 45 minutes. It's really important that you start by soaking the beans first - this helps cook them faster, and also helps digest them easier. But if you'd like to learn how to cook your own chickpeas, here are my simple tips: How to cook chickpeas from scratchĬooking chickpeas from scratch is incredibly easy. I get that it saves time and doesn't need any planning so that you can have your bowl of Mediterranean chickpea salad whenever you want. But there is no judgement here if that's the way you prefer it. I have always always liked to cook my own beans and I am proud of the fact that I've never bought a can of cooked chickpeas in my life. You don't need perfectly cut veggies either - just roughly chop everything up, add it all to the bowl, drizzle with the dressing, toss it up and you are done. I admit that there is a fair bit of chopping involved, but if you have some help, it can be tackled easily. And I'm not kidding because that's literally how long it takes to put this big bowl of salad together - 15 minutes. That vibrant, colorful bowl can be yours in minutes. Every mouthful is like a party it'll be over before you know it! ![]() This salad can double up as a full meal because it has protein, fibre, carbs and fat. This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is inspired by flavours that are fresh, herby and full of crunch. ![]() Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe ![]()
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