Ingredient Information

Garbanzo Beans

Also called Chickpeas, these are small legumes a little larger than a pea. They are beige colored and have a creamy, nutty flavor. They are nearly perfect nutritionally, being high in carbohydrate and having modest amounts of protein and low in fat. They are low in saturated fat. A staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, they are sold dried or canned.

2 ounces dried garbanzos = 206 calories, 3g fat, <1g sat fat, <1g mono fat, 11g protein, 34g carbohydrates, 13mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol

See Also

Legumes
Bean Paste, Hot
Bean Paste, Red (Hot)
Beans, Black, Canned
Beans, Canned vs. Dried
Beans, Great Northern
Beans, Green
Bean Sprouts

Recipes Using Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

Garbanzo and Feta Salad
Indian Chickpea Pancakes
Hummus
Chick Pea Salad
Tuna and Chickpea Salad | Coumadin Safe Tuna and Chickpea Salad

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