How to Cook Garbanzo Beans from Scratch (3 Easy Methods)

Name: How to Cook Garbanzo Beans from Scratch (3 Easy Methods)
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (~200g; 7¼ oz.) dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas) (see note 1); 3 cups water; ¼ teaspoon baking soda (optional) (see notes 1 and 2); soaked garbanzo (see note 3)

Instructions

Cook:30min

In this guide, I'll show you how to cook garbanzo beans from scratch, perfectly, every time, whether you use an Instant Pot, a pressure cooker, or the stovetop.I share all my tips and tricks, including when to add salt and baking soda, so you end up with tender, perfectly cooked beans ready for anything from falafel and hummus to your favorite chickpea curry. You can also batch cook them ahead of time and store them for later.Check out the step-by-step photos in the post above and the video below for a visual guide.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:01:45 GMT