How to Make Dried Chickpeas in a Crock Pot
Discover the easiest way to cook perfectly tender dried chickpeas right at home with this foolproof Crock Pot method. With just a few pantry staples—like dried chickpeas, water, and optional flavor boosters like garlic and bay leaf—this hands-off recipe delivers rich, buttery legumes ideal for soups, salads, or hummus in as little as 3-4 hours. Skip the soaking step for convenience, or soak overnight for even creamier results. Whether you're meal prepping or seeking a budget-friendly, protein-packed ingredient to elevate your dishes, this guide shows you how to effortlessly cook and store dried chickpeas. Perfect for healthy, homemade cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried chickpeas
- 6 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt (optional)
- 2 whole Garlic cloves (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 whole Bay leaf (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
Rinse the dried chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Remove any debris or stones that may have been mixed in.
Optional step: Soak the chickpeas in water for at least 8 hours or overnight to help them cook faster and more evenly. Drain and rinse after soaking.
Add the chickpeas to the Crock Pot, along with 6 cups of water. Ensure the water level is high enough to cover the beans by about 2 inches.
If desired, add salt, garlic cloves, and a bay leaf to infuse additional flavor while cooking.
Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 6-8 hours or on the HIGH setting for 3-4 hours. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your Crock Pot model.
Check the chickpeas for doneness starting at the minimum time. They should be tender but not mushy when fully cooked.
Once cooked, drain the chickpeas and discard the garlic cloves and bay leaf, if used.
Use the chickpeas immediately in your favorite recipe, or store them. To store, let the chickpeas cool completely before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freezing for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2343 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.4 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.4 g | 244% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.5 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 3529 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
