Soaking

Chickpeas - (Garbanzo Beans)

Nutrients - Gluten free and a high source of protein, fiber, Iron, vitamin B6 and Magnesium.

The cheapest way to buy chickpeas is dried.

1 - Soak dried chickpeas overnight in a large bowl of water. ( make sure the water level is way above them as the will soak up a lot of water )

2 - drain of water, place into a large pot and cover with fresh water. Simmer for about 50 mins or until tender. Drain and cool. 

3 - measure out what you need and place the rest of the chickpeas into freezer bags for next time.

You can buy cooked chickpeas in tins but it is more expensive.

Lay flat in the freezer until frozen, then they won't stick together.