Garbanzo Beans, Chickpeas, Black, Organic

Azure Market Organic Black Butte Chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans are an heirloom variety of the chickpea with a darker color, smaller size, and slightly firmer texture. They have a smoky, nutty, slightly sweet flavor that makes a versatile addition to any chickpea dish while adding a creative flair to your table! Try serving black hummus or add them to salads or Mediterannean platters for a fun twist! Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, calcium, iron, and B vitamins.

Garbanzos are believed to have been first cultivated around 5000 BC in Mesopotamia and are a staple in Indian and Mediterranean dishes. They can be boiled, fried, roasted, and ground into a paste or a flour and are an excellent form of energy and nutrients.

Did you know that if you see a what looks like a white seed inside your bag of chickpeas that it is actually the inside of a chickpea that has just cracked open? These black chickpeas are creamy white on the inside!