Discover two easy and efficient methods for preparing delicious and tender chickpeas in an Instant Pot. Whether you prefer using soaked or dried chickpeas, our step-by-step guide will help you achieve perfect results every time.
Rinse Chickpeas under cold water; then pick out any debris or stones, then drain chickpeas thoroughly.
How to cook soaked chickpeas in instant pot
First, we'll put our chickpeas and baking soda in a bowl and fill it with cool water until they're covered by about 4 inches. Let's make sure they're nice and submerged. We'll let them soak overnight or at least for 8 hours at room temperature.
After that, we'll drain and give our chickpeas a good rinse. Pop them into the Instant Pot and cover them with just enough water to submerge them.Now, let's make these chickpeas extra tasty! We'll add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add herbs if you use them.
Time to pressure cook! Set it on high for 10 minutes for firmer chickpeas to use on salads or making crispy chickpeas, or 15 minutes if you're craving super buttery, tender chickpeas (to use in hummus). For chickpeas with a bit of bite, 13-14 minutes should do the trick.
Once it's done, do a quick release, always being mindful of the steam. The quick release takes about 3 minutes. If you use natural release, it will take 20 minutes.We like to fish out the onion, garlic, and herbs before serving. Drain any excess cooking liquid, but feel free to save it for soups and stews since it's packed with flavor. Enjoy!
How to cook dried chickpeas in instant pot
Add chickpeas into the instant pot and cover them with just enough water to submerge them.Optionally season them with onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add herbs if you use them.
Time to pressure cook! Set it on high for 50 minutes for firmer chickpeas to use on salads or making crispy chickpeas, or 60 minutes if you're craving super buttery, tender chickpeas (to use in hummus).Then use the quick pressure release - or natural release for 20 minutes.
Once it's done, do a quick release, always being mindful of the steam. The quick release takes about 3 minutes. If you use natural release, it will take 20 minutes.
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Notes
The total cooking time for this recipe consists of 15 minutes of hands-on cooking and about 18 minutes for the Instant Pot to warm up.To enjoy your chickpeas even sooner, we suggest using the quick-release method, but keep in mind that the Instant Pot manual advises a natural release for foods that expand to prevent any mess. Be careful when opting for the quick release, and happy cooking!