Rinse chickpeas and remove any shrivelled or broken chickpeas (look them over).

Step 1: Soaking

Soak chickpeas for 12 hours or overnight and use 3 cups (750 mL) of cold water for every 1 cup (250 mL) of chickpeas.

For a quick soak combine the same amount of water and chickpeas in a saucepan and boil for 3 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse with cool water.

Step 2: Cooking

Stovetop

To cook chickpeas from an overnight soak or a quick soak; combine chickpeas with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered for 1 hour or up to 1 ½ hours until tender all the way through when tested.  Drain well and remove any skins if necessary.

Instant Pot

To cook chickpeas from an overnight soak or a quick soak; combine chickpeas with 4 cups (1 L) of water and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Drain well.

Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear.  However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age.  Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.

Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly renewing and repairing itself from everyday wear and tear.  However, like many nutrients, calcium is absorbed less effectively as we age.  Try out our calcium calculator to see if you are getting enough in your daily diet.