How to Cook Dried Chickpeas Perfectly

Name: How to Cook Dried Chickpeas Perfectly
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 10 h
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) dried chickpeas or garbanzo beans, about 2 cups dried beans; Water; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, optional; 1 bay leaf, optional; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, gently smashed, optional; Half of an onion, optional

Instructions

Prep:8hCook:2h

Below, I have shared 3 simple methods for how to cook chickpeas: stovetop, slow cooker, and pressure cooker. My favorite method is to soak them overnight and cook them on the stove. I have included a quicker soaking method in the tips if needed. You do not need to soak the beans when using a slow cooker or pressure cooker.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:54:23 GMT