Flavor description
Chick peas (known as garbanzo beans in Spanish-speaking countries) are a member of the pea family. They are light brown in color, irregularly shaped, and have a nutty flavor. Chick peas are a main component in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, especially in soups and hummus.
How to use
Chick peas come canned and dried and work well in salads.
How to find
Available at your local supermarket.
Substitutes
Great northern beans or lima beans
Related Recipes
Hummus Pitas With Feta-Olive Salsa
Tabbouleh with Beans and Feta
Tuscan Chickpea Soup
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