Canned chickpeas

Chickpeas are the same peas, only larger sizes. In addition, it has an attractive nutty taste. Boiled and ground to consistency, puree chickpeas are known to be a hearty snack common in Israel called hummus. In Arab countries, it is customary to prepare a national dish of falafel from such mashed potatoes, when chickpeas are fried to a crisp squat.

By the way, not only fresh or dried beans, but also canned chickpeas can be used to prepare numerous hearty and tasty dishes. This culinary product has almost the same beneficial properties and an unusually pleasant taste. In addition, canned chickpeas have a longer shelf life compared to fresh chickpeas, and it is much easier to purchase - it is available in almost many stores and supermarkets.

The most common combination of canned chickpeas with other products is its use in conjunction with lamb - truly oriental cuisine. Ready meals are hearty and self-sufficient - you don't need a side dish for them, unless there is some light salad as an overture.

In general, canned chickpeas should be treated like canned beans - before adding them to the dish, just rinse it with water. It is gratifying that canned chickpeas do not require many hours of soaking and long cooking. By the way, if you soak and then boil dry chickpeas, the result is an almost identical product.

Canned chickpeas are not only a delicious and nutritious product, but also an excellent source of fiber and vegetable protein. Eating canned chickpeas has a beneficial effect on human health.

A person knows a considerable number of useful properties of canned chickpeas, in particular, its ability to improve digestion and prevent gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, this product helps to reduce the level of harmful cholesterol, reduce blood sugar, due to which the development of atherosclerosis, anemia and other cardiovascular ailments can be prevented.

However, unfortunately, canned chickpeas also have their own contraindications. So, it is recommended to abandon the consumption of this product in case of personal intolerance to this legume, as well as if you have a bladder ulcer. In addition, do not forget that, like all legumes, canned chickpeas, when consumed, can provoke increased gas formation, which is why it is better to limit this product to people prone to flatulence.