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A simple method with step by step photos showing how to remove the skins from chickpeas, perfect for making the creamiest hummus recipes!
How to remove the skins from garbanzo beans:
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
Time needed: 5 minutes.
How to remove the shells from garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas)
This method is good for 2 cans of chickpeas.
- Add drained and rinsed chickpeas into a microwave safe bowl.
Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and mix.
- Cook the chickpeas in the microwave for 2 minutes on high.
- Rinse them in some cold water, rub between your hands… and the shells just kind of float to the top, so you can throw them away!
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How to remove the skins from chickpeas
A simple method with step by step photos showing how to remove the skins from chickpeas, perfect for making the creamiest hummus recipes!
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 1 minute
Total : 2 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas
- 1 Tbs baking soda
- Water
Instructions
- Add drained and rinsed chickpeas into a microwave safe bowl.
- Add baking soda and mix it well.
- Cook the chickpeas for 1 minute on high. Stir.
- Put them in some cold water, rub between your hands… and the shells just kind of float to the top, so you can throw them away!
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