Typical composition per 100g ....energy kJ..................... 1389 kJ ....energy kCal................. 332 kCal ....protein.......................... 21.30g ....carbohydrates............ 49.60g ........of which sugars..... 2.60g ....fat................................... 5.40g ........of which saturates. 0.50g ....fibre............................... 10.70g ....sodium.......................... 0.036g ....salt................................. 0.09g
Chickpeas
£0.35 per 100g
Cooking instructions: There are a few ways to work with dried chickpeas. But once you ve tried them – you ll never go back to tinned! Long soak and simmer, about 10 hours or overnight plus 2 hours Quick soak and simmer, about 3 hours In the Slow Cooker, 4 hours on high heat or 8 hours on low heat. Do a big batch and freeze as below. Dried chickpeas will triple in size when cooked. So 1 cup of dried chickpeas will make about 3 cups of cooked chickpeas. Once cooked cool completely and freeze in batches – remember to label and date – keeps for 3 months. For inspiration : Chickpea croutons (http://bambooturtle.co.uk/chickpea-croutons) Sweet potato & chickpea curry (http://bambooturtle.co.uk/sweet-potato-curry)
