How to Remove the Shells from Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo Beans)

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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. 

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!

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Suggested Equipment

Prep: 1 minute

Cook: 1 minute

Total : 2 minutes

Rate

yield: 12

Ingredients

• ▢ 30 oz chickpeas (2 regular sized cans)
• ▢ 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!

nutrition facts

Calories: 1395kcal (70%) Carbohydrates: 233g (78%) Protein: 75g (150%) Fat: 22g (34%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Sodium: 3343mg (145%) Potassium: 2475mg (71%) Fiber: 65g (271%) Sugar: 41g (46%) Vitamin A: 230IU (5%) Vitamin C: 11mg (13%) Calcium: 417mg (42%) Iron: 25mg (139%)

Nutritional Disclaimer

Recipes written and produced on Kylee Cooks are for informational purposes only. Kylee is not a certified nutritionist. Nutritional data provided on Kylee Cooks has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration.

Author: Kylee Cooks

Course:Tutorial

Cuisine:American

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