Chickpeas are so healthy and delicious! There are so many things you can make from this wonder-legume. It’s cheap and high in protein and can be perfect for adding in salads, making hummus, curries, burgers, falafels or just simply munching on its own. Their quite nutty taste and grainy texture pair well with different dishes and ingredients. I usually cook them first and later on I decide what to do with them.
They contain a wide range of nutrients, including protein which is necessary for bone, muscle and skin health. Chickpeas can also contribute a significant amount of protein to the diet. A cup of chickpeas provides almost one-third of an adult’s daily protein need.
Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/280244#benefits
The nutrients in chickpeas may also help prevent a number of health conditions.
Today I am going to share how I cook my chickpeas using my electric pressure cooker.
Table of Contents
WHAT DID I USE FOR BOILING THE CHICKPEAS?
- Dry Chickpeas
- Black pepper (optional)
- Himalayan Pink Salt (any salt)
- 4 cloves of garlic (optional)
- Bay leaf (optional)
WHY IS IT HEALTHY?
They are rich in minerals, vitamins and a good source of fibre and rich in plant-based protein.
LET’S GET STARTED!
Cooking Chickpeas Using a Pressure Cooker
Equipment
- Electric Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups of dried chickpeas washed and drained
- 4 cups of water
- 1 ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 large dry bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare 2 cups of chickpeas. Wash them and drain the water. Peel 4 cloves of garlic, 1 – 2 bay leaves, pepper and salt.
- In the electric pressure cooker, add 2 cups of chickpeas, garlic, pepper and salt. Add 4 cups of water.
- Close the lid and set the timer on high pressure for 20 minutes. First few minutes, the pressure cooker will come to pressure and then cook for 20 minutes. When it's ready the pressure cooker will make a noise. You will need to release the pressure from the cooker first and when it's fully released, open the lid.
- Open the lid and drain the excess liquid (I use it as vegetable stock) and enjoy healthy and delicious chickpeas.
Notes
Nutrition
If you prefer to watch me cooking chickpeas using an electric pressure cooker, check out my YouTube channel. I will be sharing with you all my healthy, whole-food, oil-free vegan recipes which are simple, quick and delicious. (I only share the delicious ones) 😊
You can also check my other recipes:
https://strongwithplants.com/instant-pot-lentil-mushroom-soup-oil-free-and-vegan/
https://strongwithplants.com/oil-free-vegan-spaghetti-fungi-bolognese/
https://strongwithplants.com/veggie-burger/
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