Chickpeas

• 1 cup uncooked dried chickpeas

The ratio: Enough water to cover the chickpeas

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak the chickpeas overnight.

Rinse the chickpeas and drain. Add them to a saucepan and cover them with water (about 1 cm above). If you want to spice things up, use vegetable stock in place of the water.

Cover with a lid and boil for 1½ hours or until tender. Take them off the heat and drain.