How to Cook Dried Chickpeas In the Instant Pot™: High-Fiber, High-Protein (2 Ingredients) High Fiber Recipes High Protein Recipes Instant Pot Recipe Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free Meal Prep Recipes

My love for chickpeas continues! I wanted to make this delicious recipe for creamy lemon chickpeas with fresh herbs, but I was out of canned chickpeas. I did, however, have a bag of dried chickpeas in the pantry. I had never cooked dried chickpeas before but I knew with the Instant Pot™ I could cook these high-protein, high-fiber gems quickly and easily.

To cook dried chickpeas in an Instant Pot™ you only need two ingredients. Here is your shopping list for this Instant Pot™ recipe: dried chickpeas (and water). You can also add a pinch of salt to the party if you'd like. The chickpeas are washed well then added to the pressure cooker along with some water. Pressure cook for 45 to 55 minutes, and you have healthy chickpeas to use in recipes or to toss into salads or grain bowls.

Chickpeas are a nutrient-dense, budget-friendly ingredient that is loaded with nutrition. Chickpeas are high in vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein, and may help with weight management and protect against chronic disease. And there's even more health benefits of chickpeas! Plus check out the health benefits of fiber and the health benefits of protein.

Love chickpeas like I do? Try these other healthy recipes using chickpeas:

• Moroccan Chickpeas
• Mediterranean Roasted Chickpeas With Feta
• Lemony Chickpea Soup
• Chickpea Casserole
• Chickpea Curry
• Marry Me Chickpeas
• Charred Chickpea and Corn Salad

This easy way to cook chickpeas is also perfect for meal prepping.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 to 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 
Servings: 12 (makes 6 to 7 cups cooked chickpeas)

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried chickpeas, rinsed and pickled through for stones
• pinch of salt (optional)
• 6 - 7 cups of water

Here's how to make it: 

1. Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot™.
2. Pressure cook for 45 minutes for firmer chickpeas and 55 minutes for more well-done chickpeas. If your Instant Pot™ does not release pressure automatically, manually release pressure cooker at the end of cooking time for 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Use in recipes or save in fridge with some of the liquid for 4 to 5 days.

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