Organic Chickpeas (400g)

Truefood Organic Chickpeas are NON GMO and naturally Gluten Free packed full of nutrients, boasting a variety of vitamins and minerals chickpeas are extremely beneficial for those who follow vegan and vegetarian diets as they contain iron, protein and B vitamins.

Chickpeas have a nutty taste and can be used for a variety of food applications, well known as an ingredient of hummus chickpeas can also be added to stews and casseroles or mashed with mayo for 'mock tuna'.

Chickpeas are

• Rich in Protein that is crucial for many functions within the body
• High in B vitamins that help to maintain energy levels throughout the day
• High in manganese that fights free radicals within the body and acts as an anti-oxidant
• High in iron an important component of haemoglobin that carries oxygen from our blood to our lungs
• High in Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus that are crucial for healthy bones and teeth

Ingredients

Chick peas

*Certified Organic & Kosher

Cooking instructions

To soak overnight: Rinse and cover with cold water. leave to soak overnight.

Quick soak: Cover chickpeas with water (above 2cm above the chickpeas), microwave for 3 minutes on high and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Cook as described below.

Cooking method: Rinse well, cover with water in a saucepan and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours until tender.

Cooking tip: 1 cup (250ml) raw chickpeas makes 2 1/4 cups (560ml) cooked chickpeas. Chickpeas will cook more tenderly and in less time if they have been soaked first. One serving is usually 1/2 cup (125ml) cooked chickpeas