Best 2 Pressure Cooker Chickpeas Recipes

Pressure cooker chickpeas are a quick and easy way to cook this versatile and nutritious legume. With their earthy flavor and creamy texture, chickpeas are a great addition to a variety of dishes, from salads and soups to curries and stews. Using a pressure cooker to cook chickpeas can reduce the cooking time significantly, making them a convenient option for those who are short on time. Additionally, cooking chickpeas in a pressure cooker helps to preserve their nutrients, making them a healthy and delicious choice for any meal.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PRESSURE COOKER CHICKPEAS

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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 pounds cooked chickpeas, about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

9 cups water
1 pound dried chickpeas, sorted and rinsed
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Place the water, chickpeas, and salt in a 7-quart pressure cooker (the water should cover the chickpeas and come to the 1/3 full line). Cover and lock the lid. Bring to pressure over high heat, about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, so that you barely hear hissing from the pot. Cook for 45 minutes. Release the pressure by running cold water over the lid for 5 minutes. Open carefully. Drain and serve immediately, or use in desired dish.

CHICKPEAS (PRESSURE COOKER)

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These are 100% perfect chickpeas. This is a quick way to cook chickpeas that have been soaked for at least 6 hours. Use in soups, salads, pasta salads, etc. I use my large 9 liter (9 1/2 quart), 12 psi (80 kPa) stove top pressure cooker, which nearly the same pressure as an electric pressure cooker. Follow all safety precautions...

Provided by Lee Thayer

Categories Other Side Dishes

Time 6h13m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 c dry chickpeas
water as needed
salt as desired
2 Tbsp cooking oil

Steps:

1. Rinse the dry chickpeas then place in a container. Add water to cover by an inch or two. Cover and place on the counter for at least 6 hours. If soaking overnight, then place in the fridge.
2. When ready to cook, drain and rinse the beans and place in your pressure cooker. Add 8 cups of water, salt as desired, and the 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, this keeps the beans from foaming so do not skip the oil.
3. Place the lid on the pot, add the weight (the jiggler), and bring the heat up to high. When the jiggler starts moving and releasing pressure, start timing for 13 minutes, and turn the heat down to low or medium low to just maintain the jiggler moving and releasing pressure.
4. At 13 minutes, turn off the heat and move the pressure cooker to an unused burner and allow a natural release of pressure. When the pressure is released, open the lid, drain and use the chickpeas as needed in other recipes.

Tips:

Soak the chickpeas overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
Use a pressure cooker: This is the quickest and easiest way to cook chickpeas.
Add aromatics to the cooking liquid: This will infuse the chickpeas with flavor. Common aromatics include onion, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme.
Season the chickpeas: Once they are cooked, season them with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
Use chickpeas in a variety of dishes: Chickpeas are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, stews, and curries.

Conclusion:

Cooking chickpeas in a pressure cooker is a quick and easy way to prepare this nutritious and versatile ingredient. With a little planning and preparation, you can enjoy delicious and healthy chickpea dishes in no time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and affordable protein option, reach for a bag of chickpeas and your pressure cooker. You won't be disappointed!