Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to prepare cooked chickpeas or garbanzos in your slow cooker? Look no further! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a flavorful, nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you're serving it as a main course, a side dish, or an addition to your favorite soup or salad, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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SLOW COOKER CHICKPEAS (RECIPE)
Super - easy Instructions on how to cook chickpeas in the slow cooker plus tips for storing. One cup of dried chickpeas cooks up to about 3 cups of cooked chickpeas. One serving is 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas. The cook time listed is for cooking the beans on HIGH.
Provided by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Categories Any
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Rinse the chickpeas and pick out any stones.
- Pile them into a slow cooker, add the water (or broth), and salt.
- Pro-tip: pre-heat the water (or broth) in the microwave to give the cooking a little kick-start.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3½ - 4 hours or on LOW for 6 - 7 hours. Check the beans at 3 hours if cooking on HIGH, and at 5 hours if cooking on LOW if you prefer your beans to be al dente. Different slow cookers cook at different temperatures, which will affect the cook time.
- Drain the chickpeas. Store in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Completely cool and dry the chickpeas before freezing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1335.6 mg, Fiber 5.8 g, Sugar 5.6 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
COOKED CHICKPEAS OR GARBANZOS (SLOW-COOKER)
Chickpeas you cook yourself are so much nicer than the canned ones. Plus, you can control the salt content. And using the slow cooker makes it fool-proof.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Beans
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- A 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker is ideal. Place the chickpeas in the slow cooker, pour in the water and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Check to see whether they are tender enough for you - they should not be mushy. If done, drain.
- Refrigerate for a week, freeze for up to 3 months.
SLOW COOKER CHICKPEAS
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 4h5m
Yield 2 pounds cooked chickpeas, about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place the water, chickpeas, and baking soda in a 2 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours, or low heat for 8 to 9 hours, or until tender. Drain and serve immediately, or use in desired dish.
SLOW-COOKED PORK WITH CHICKPEAS
Canned chickpeas are perfect for this one-pot dish because they become even more creamy as they warm in the cooking liquid. In case you're not a fan, you can go with whatever canned bean you like.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Pepper Fennel Pork Garlic White Wine Onion Chickpea Parsley Winter Dinner Entertaining Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Coarsely grind red pepper flakes, peppercorns, and fennel seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.
- Generously season pork with salt, sprinkling more heavily on meat than layer of fat. Sprinkle with spice mixture, massaging into all spots so it adheres to pork.
- Roll pork as tightly as you can, then tie individual lengths of kitchen twine around roast every 1" or so. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour, or chill overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large Dutch oven. Cook pork, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 10-12 minutes total. Transfer pork to a plate.
- Remove pot from heat and dump out fat. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and heat over medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until exposed flesh turns golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in bay leaves and return pork to pot. Pour in wine and 2 cups water. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Bake, turning pork every 45 minutes or so, until pork is tender and pulls apart easily, 2 1/2-3 hours. Transfer pork to a plate and let cool slightly before tearing into big chunks.
- Return pot with braising liquid to low heat and add chickpeas and pork. Cover and cook until chickpeas and pork are warmed through, 12-15 minutes.
- Transfer chickpeas, pork, and braising liquid to a platter. Finely zest lemon over and top with parsley.
- Do Ahead
- Stew (without lemon zest and parsley) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Add lemon zest and parsley just before serving.
HOW TO MAKE DRIED CHICKPEAS IN A CROCK-POT
It was a garage sale bargain I couldn't resist. So after all these years, I am first using a crockpot--and one of the first things I made was this--and these chickpeas are outrageously good. No more canned chickpeas for me.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Beans
Time 3h5m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Rinse and drain chickpeas in cold water. Pick out any stones and dark brown chickpeas.
- Put drained chickpeas into your crock pot. Add water and salt.
- Cook on High for 2-3 hours or until soft. Depending on your tastes and what you are going to use them for you can remove when slightly firm or cook until they are very soft.
- When done, carefully pour into a colander, being careful to use oven mitts to handle the crock - it will be hot. Drain and rinse well.
- Chickpeas will keep for about 2 days in the fridge. They will keep longer if made into hummus. They also freeze quite well.
- To freeze chickpeas rinse and drain them thoroughly. Leave to drain well for about 15 minutes. Spread chickpeas onto a baking tray, making sure they don't touch one another. Put into freezer. When frozen, you can transfer the chickpeas to a freezer bag or plastic container for more permanent storage.
HAM AND CHICKPEA SLOW COOKER SOUP
A leftover ham bone and chickpeas come together to make a hearty soup in the slow cooker. It goes great with a hearty bread, as it is a very hearty soup.
Provided by beanbaird
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 18h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
- The next day, rinse the soaked beans and place them into a slow cooker; place the ham bone in the cooker, and pour in enough water to cover the beans and ham bone by several inches. Set the cooker to Low, and cook for 8 hours.
- Skim any foam from the top of the soup, and remove the ham bone. Strip as much meat as possible from the ham bone, and return the meat to the slow cooker; discard the bone. Stir in potatoes, carrots, frozen corn, and black pepper to taste. Set the cooker on Low, and cook for 1 hour; then turn the heat up to High and cook 1 more hour (10 hours total cooking time).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.5 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 18.3 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
Tips:
- Rinse and Soak Chickpeas: Before using dried chickpeas, rinse them thoroughly to remove any impurities. Soaking them overnight or for at least 8 hours helps reduce cooking time and improves their texture.
- Use a Slow Cooker: A slow cooker is a convenient appliance for cooking chickpeas. It allows you to set the cooking time and temperature, ensuring that the chickpeas are cooked evenly and thoroughly.
- Add Aromatics: To enhance the flavor of the chickpeas, add aromatic ingredients such as onion, garlic, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- Use Vegetable Broth: Instead of water, use vegetable broth to cook the chickpeas. This adds extra flavor and nutrients to the dish.
- Season to Taste: Once the chickpeas are cooked, season them with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Store Properly: Cooked chickpeas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Cooking chickpeas in a slow cooker is a simple and convenient method that results in tender and flavorful chickpeas. With the tips and recipes provided in this article, you can easily incorporate this versatile legume into various dishes. Whether you're making a hearty soup, a refreshing salad, or a flavorful curry, cooked chickpeas are a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal. Experiment with different recipes and discover the endless possibilities of this culinary staple.
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