HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHICKPEAS
- Filling and satisfying
- High in calcium
- High insoluble fibre that helps balance blood sugar, sustain energy, lower cholesterol, and aid digestion
- Contains iron, phosphate, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium, folate, choline, and vitamin K, as well as many of the B vitamins, including B6
- Cholesterol-free
USES
- Stews
- Curries
- Salads
- Pasta
- Hummus
- Dairy-free fudge
DIRECTIONS
- Soak 1 part chickpea in 2 parts cold water overnight
- Rinse and add measured water
- Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 60 minutes
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Ingredients: Chickpeas
Origin: Product of: RSA / Ukraine / Botswana
Typical Nutritional Information: per 100g
- Energy (kJ): 1581
- Protein (g): 20.5
- Carbohydrate (g): 63
- of which Total Sugar (g): 10.7
- Total Fat (g): 6.0
- of which Saturated Fat (g): 0.6
- of which Monounsaturated Fat (g): 1.4
- of which Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2.7
- Cholesterol (mg): 0
- Dietary Fibre (g): 12.2
- Sodium (mg): 24
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Store in a cool, dry place.
