Hailed for their starring role in hummus, garbanzo beansalso called chickpeasadd a creamy texture and mild, nutty flavor to your favorite salads, soups and spreads.. Non-GMO project Verified. No additives or preservatives. Gluten free & vegan. Use in salads, soups and creamy spreads. Combine with fresh garlic, lemon juice, salt and tahini to make hummus. 7grams of protein + 4 grams of dietary fiber per 1/4 cup. No cholesterol. Everyone knows garbanzo beans make a great hummus when pureed with garlic, lemon juice, salt and tahini but there's more to this rotund legume than meets the pita chip. Did you know that garbanzo beans (or chickpeas, as they're commonly called) have been cultivated for thousands of years? Over the centuries, they've been consumed in a variety of forms raw, roasted, cooked, boiled, pureed and even brewed into a coffee-like drink. Garbanzo beans are packed with plant-powered nutrition just one -cup serving provides 4 grams of filling fiber and7 grams of satisfying protein; its no surprise that these legumes are beloved by vegetarians, dieters and foodies alike. Get cookin'! Soak overnight, rinse and combine 1 cup garbanzo beans with 4 cups water (enough to cover the beans completely) in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, cooking until tender(approximately 2 hours). Once cooked, there are many ways to enjoy garbanzos:. Use as topping for salad. Add to your favorite savory soup or stew. Drizzle with coconut oil, honey and cinnamon and roast in the oven. Make falafel! About Vitacost. Vitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDAs Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).