Instant Pot Chickpeas (No Soaking Required)

Instant Pot Chickpeas are faster than stovetop cooking and you don’t have to pre-soak them overnight. Cook the chickpeas to your desired doneness depending on how you are using them (chewy and tender for salad, or soft and creamy for hummus).

⏱️ 60 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 45 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (52) 👁️ 18 views
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Instant Pot Chickpeas (No Soaking Required)Foto: Natasha's Kitchen

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 lb dried chickpeas (2 cups)
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt (optional)

Steps

  1. Rinse and chickpeas and remove any debris then drain well.

  2. Transfer chickpeas to a 6-quart instant pot and add 6 cups water or enough to cover the chickpeas by 1-inch of water. Add 1 tsp salt.

  3. For slightly lightly chewy chickpeas (used for salad): Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release.

  4. For Soft and Tender Chickpeas (used for hummus): Pressure cook on high pressure for 50 minutes followed by a 15 minute natural pressure release.*

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories275
Protein15g
Carbs46g
Fat5g
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Source: Natasha's Kitchen

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