Chickpeas are ingredients that are adaptable for many dishes. Sometimes referred to as garbanzo beans, chickpeas gel with hummus, salads, stews and anything you could make of it. You can cook chickpeas from dried beans or canned chickpeas. Canned chickpeas are faster and more convenient to cook, but dried chickpeas are worth the shot: they are cheaper, full of flavors, then you get to control the texture and seasoning. Making your own chickpeas is more fun, something every cook should try out. Let’s show you how in simple steps: