Recipes & Uses

Product Description

Chickpeas are a versatile ingredient that can be used to create everything from traditional recipes to modern meals. When cooked until tender, they work beautifully in flavourful curries, hearty stews and fresh salads. They can also be blended into creamy hummus or roasted with spices for a crunchy snack.

Whether you're preparing a comforting family meal, exploring Mediterranean-inspired cooking or adding variety to your weekly menu, Chick Peas from SpiceNEasy are a useful addition to your pantry.

Ways to Use Chick Peas

• Curries: Prepare delicious chickpea curries with tomatoes, onions and aromatic spices.

• Hummus: Blend cooked chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.

• Salads: Combine with fresh vegetables, herbs and dressing for a satisfying salad.

• Soups and Stews: Add to vegetable soups, casseroles and slow-cooked dishes.

• Roasted Snacks: Roast cooked chickpeas with your favourite herbs and seasonings.

• Chickpea Patties: Mash and combine with spices and herbs to make homemade patties or fritters.

Product Details

• Product Name: Chick Peas

• Category: Beans & Legumes

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, transfer to an airtight container.

Preparation Tip: If using dried chickpeas, sort and rinse them thoroughly, then soak before cooking. Simmer in fresh water until tender, following the packet instructions for the recommended soaking and cooking times.

Recipe for Chick Peas

 Classic Hummus

 Authentic Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas (peeled for ultra-creaminess)

• 1/3 cup tahini

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/4 cup ice water

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Olive oil + paprika to garnish

Key Steps:

1. Blend tahini + lemon 1 min (creamy base)

2. Add garlic + spices → blend again

3. Gradually add chickpeas + ice water until silky

Pro Tip:

• For restaurant smoothness, peel chickpeas (or use canned + baking soda soak)

 Other Top Chickpea Recipes:

1. Chana Masala (Indian chickpea curry)

2. Spanish Spinach & Chickpeas (with smoked paprika)

3. Aquafaba Meringues (vegan whipped chickpea brine)

Storage Hack:

• Freeze cooked chickpeas in portions (lasts 6 months)

Fun Fact: Chickpeas were first domesticated 7,500 years ago in Turkey—older than the Pyramids!

Note 

At Spice N Easy, we take food safety and allergen awareness seriously. Please be aware that all our products are packed in a facility in New Zealand , that also handles various allergens, including tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, lupin, gluten-containing cereals, soy, milk, eggs, and other potential allergens.

Although we take care to minimise the risk of cross-contact, we cannot guarantee that our products are completely free from traces of these allergens.

If you have a food allergy, intolerance, or dietary restriction, please read the product label carefully before consumption. If you have any concerns about allergens in our products, please contact us before placing your order.

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