Chickpeas are having a moment, but are they really healthy?
Find out what a dietitian has to say.
Whether you call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, these little beige-colored gems are showing up everywhere.
In fact, chickpeas are nutrition all-stars!
These edible seeds of flowering plants from the Fabaceae family are also known as legumes or pulses.
Other nutrition power players in the same family include lentils, peas and peanuts.
Let’s start withfiber.
A half cup of cooked chickpeas provides a whopping 6 grams of dietary fiber.
Fiber is a nutrient proven to promote both gut and heart health.
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And let’s not forget iron!
This important mineral delivers oxygen to our brain and muscles.
Canned vs.
Dried Chickpeas
Great news!
Both canned and dried varieties of chickpeas are nutritious!
Overall, beans are budget-friendly, but dried can often be less expensive and also more flavorful than canned.
When it comes to enjoying them, Nguyen is all about roasting!
“I love roasting them with some olive oil and spices.
Beyond snacking, chickpeas can be incorporated into many of the dishes you already enjoy.
