Spice things up with chickpea recipes

Cooking dried chickpeas

• Generously cover 1 cup (250 mL) dried chickpeas with water and soak overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours at room temperature.
• Drain, then place in a large saucepan and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook gently for 1 to 1½ hours or until very tender.
• Drain well.
  

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