Chickpeas/ Garbanzo beans are rich in fiber and protein and an excellent replacement for meat in vegetarian and vegan. Let’s see how to cook a perfect soft Instant pot Chickpeas. It’s so easy and gives canned chickpeas a run for the money.
Instant pot Chickpeas/ Garbanzo beans
Chickpeas are one of my favorite ingredients to cook and I love it in any way. It is a great substitute for meat for the vegan and vegetarian choice of diet. It is a very versatile ingredient to use. Having cooked chickpeas on hand can save you time most of the time.
Instead of buying canned chickpeas that have preservatives and expensive than dry chickpeas, cook your own chickpeas and save time and money.
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Chickpeas nutrition
A cup of chickpeas provides one-third of an adult’s protein diet needs. The protein and fiber may help to keep your appetite in control. So it helps in managing your weight. It may protect against certain chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.
How to cook Chickpeas in an Instant pot
Soaking method
Wash the dry chickpeas thoroughly and soak it with water fully covered. Leave it for 6 to 8 hours or overnight to soak. After it has soaked, drain the water and add the chickpeas to the stainless steel inner pot of the instant pot. 1 cup of dried chickpeas yields approximately 3 cups of soaked chickpeas.
For 1 Cup chickpeas add 2 to 2 1/2 cups of water. Close the Instant Pot lid. Check the vent if in a close position. Switch on the Instant Pot and press the manual button. Set the cook time to 15 minutes on high pressure. Once done let the pressure naturally release. Open the lid and use the chickpeas as your preference. You can also use the chickpeas’ cooked water to make soups broth or curry.
No soaking method
If you forgot to soak the chickpeas, still you can cook them. Thanks to the Instant Pot. Wash the chickpeas thoroughly and add them to the inner stainless steel pot. For 1 Cup of chickpeas add 3 cups of water. Close the Instant Pot lid and check the vent is in a sealed position.
Press the manual button and set the cook time to 45 minutes in high pressure. Once it is done, let the pressure release naturally. Open and use the chickpeas as per your preference.
| However not soaking the beans prior might cause bloating when consumed. |
Why do you have to soak chickpeas?
Soaking the chickpeas for 6 to 8 hours or overnight before cooking makes it softer once it is cooked. And also it makes digestion easy.
How to store cooked chickpeas?
Once the chickpeas are cooked, drain it and let the chickpeas cool completely. You can store it in a freezer bag or airtight containers and it says good for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator. In the freezer, it stays good for months. If you are freezing, keep it as portions in different freezer bags and not as bulk.
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Instant pot Chickpeas recipe
Ingredients
Dried Chickpeas/ Garbanzo Beans – 1 Cup ( when soaked yields around 3 Cups)
Water – 3 Cups
Salt – as required ( optional)
Method
Soaking method
- Wash the dry chickpeas thoroughly and soak it with water fully covered.
- Leave it for 6 to 8 hours or overnight to soak. After it has soaked, drain the water and add the chickpeas to the stainless steel inner pot of the instant pot.
- 1 cup of dried chickpeas yields approximately 3 cups of soaked chickpeas.
- For 1 Cup chickpeas add 2 to 2 1/2 cups of water. Close the Instant Pot lid.
- Check the vent if in a sealed position. Switch on the Instant Pot and press the manual button.
- Set the cook time to 15 minutes on high pressure.
- Once done let the pressure naturally release.
- Open the lid and use the chickpeas as your preference.
No soaking method
- Wash the chickpeas thoroughly and add them to the inner stainless steel pot.
- For 1 Cup of chickpeas add 3 cups of water. Close the Instant Pot lid and check the vent is in a sealed position.
- Press the manual button and set the cook time to 45 minutes in high pressure.
- Once it is done, let the pressure release naturally.
- Open and use the chickpeas as per your preference.
Notes
- Cooking the soaked chickpeas for 15 minutes makes it soft. If you want a little firm, cook it for 12 minutes.
- You can add salt while cooking the chickpeas. It is absolutely optional.
- You can also add bay leaves to give flavor to the chickpeas.
Easy Instant pot Chickpeas recipe
Equipment
- Colander
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Dried Chickpeas/ Garbanzo Beans when soaked yields around 3 Cups
- 3 Cups Water
- Salt as required optional
Instructions
Soaking method
- Wash the dry chickpeas thoroughly and soak it with water fully covered.
- Leave it for 6 to 8 hours or overnight to soak. After it has soaked, drain the water and add the chickpeas to the stainless steel inner pot of instant pot.
- 1 cup of dried chickpeas yields approximately 3 cups of soaked chickpeas.
- For 1 Cup chickpeas add 2 to 2 1/2 cups of water. Close the Instant pot lid.
- Check the vent if in a sealed position. Switch on the Instant pot and press the manual button.
- Set the cook time to 15 minutes on high pressure.
- Once done let the pressure naturally release.
- Open the lid and use the chickpeas as your preference.
No soaking method
- Wash the chickpeas thoroughly and add it to the inner stainless steel pot.
- For 1 Cup of chickpeas add 3 cups of water. Close the Instant pot lid and check the vent is in a sealed position.
- Press the manual button and set the cook time to 45 minutes in high pressure.
- Once it is done, let the pressure release naturally.
- Open and use the chickpeas as per your preference.
Notes
- Cooking the soaked chickpeas for 15 minutes makes it soft.
- If you want a little firm, cook it for 12 minutes.
- You can add salt while cooking the chickpeas. It is absolutely optional.
- You can also add bay leaves to give flavor to the chickpeas.
Nutrition
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Great tips, love instant pot for cooking chickpeas, especially for curry. Thanks for sharing this.
You are welcome.
Perfect for my homemade chickpea spread! And so much cheaper than the canned chickpeas.
Indeed. Thank you
So easy and so much better tasting (and cheaper) than canned…my hummus came out creamier than ever!
That’s amazing. Glad it worked for you.
I always have chickpeas in the pantry. This would be cheaper than buying them in a can. Great of have ready in the freezer.
Absolutely. Thank you
Thank you for sharing the 2 methods, really useful. I usually avoid cooking chickpeas from scratch as it takes such a long time, but now with your instructions I cannot wait to try the instant pot method!
You are welcome.
Oh, this is great – thank you! I love to cook beans from scratch in our slow cooker, but have to plan ahead since it takes all day, and I’m hoping to get an Instant Pot for Christmas, so maybe I can try the Instant Pot version soon 🙂
Thank you so much. Glad you found this helpful.
I use dried chickpeas a lot but on the stovetop they do take a while to cook after soaking. Good to know that they can be done a lot faster with the Instant Pot!
Thank you
Great idea to store cooked chickpeas in freezer for quick use later !
Thank you dear