Garbanzo Beans

Garbanzo Beans, (also known as chickpeas), have a delicious nutlike taste and buttery texture. Garbanzo Beans provide a concentrated source of protein that can be enjoyed year-round and are available either dried or canned. Garbanzo Beans have a delicious nutlike taste and a texture that is buttery, yet somewhat starchy and pasty. A very versatile legume, they are a noted ingredient in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes such as hummus, falafels and curries. The most commonly seen Garbanzo Beans are at salad bars.