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Seasoned Chickpeas

Use this recipe to turn regular canned chickpeas into umami-packed, rich, tender beans ready to use in a variety of dishes, including breakfasts, salads, toppings and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, meal prep
Keyword: 5 ingredient series, Black beans, chickpeas, meal prep, vegetables, vegetarian
Yield: 10

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepot
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 3 Cans Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
  • 2 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 Tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 Tsp Chopped thyme or rosemary (fresh preferably but dried can be substituted)
  • Water

Instructions

  • Drain chickpeas. Reserve and store chickpea liquid (aquafaba) for vegan mayo if needed.
  • Pour drained chickpeas into a large saucepan or pot. Cover with ¼ inches of water.
  • Season water with chicken seasoning, salt and thyme or rosemary
  • Bring chickpeas to a simmer for 15 minutes, or until tender.
  • Drain remaining water off chickpeas and allow to cool before storing.

Notes

This recipe is used for both the Vegan Burrito and the Chickpea Chicken SaladÂ