CHICKPEAS

Chickpeas are a type of legume. The most common variety is round and beige, but there are also black, green, or red varieties. Their nutrients have several health benefits. We treat beige.

 They are a type of legume: the dried edible seeds inside the legume pod. Like other legumes, such as lentils, chickpeas are rich in fiber and protein. They also contain several important vitamins and minerals.

 In this article, you will learn why chickpeas can be a healthy choice and how to cook with them. Chickpeas contain a variety of nutrients, including protein, which is necessary for healthy bones, muscles, and skin. For people who do not eat meat or want to limit their meat consumption, for example, a dish of chickpeas and rice can make an important contribution to their diet. One cup of chickpeas provides almost one-third of it. The nutrients contained in chickpeas can also help prevent or improve various health conditions (see below).