Chickpeas

Chickpeas/garbanzo beans (hummus) can be used whole or skinned and split. Whole chickpeas need to be soaked overnight. I always keep a bag or two of already soaked chickpeas in the freezer. They come in handy when preparing an unplanned recipe that calls for whole chickpeas. In fact, you can do the same thing with all beans that require long hours of soaking. It is also a good idea to have a few cans of cooked chickpeas in the pantry for emergencies. You can make delicious hummus at five minutes’ notice.