Chick Peas - Page 2

Krazy Kruizers · 09-22-2006, 11:09 AM

DH loves it when they have them at the salad bar on a ship.

**Rosie** · 09-23-2006, 08:38 AM

I never really use them at home much but always select them when out & have the chance! wonder why I don't buy them at home........hm......

Krazy Kruizers · 09-24-2006, 09:49 AM

I used to buy the cans for at home, but stopped awhile back -- very high in cholesterol.

**Rosie** · 09-25-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Krazy Kruizers

I used to buy the cans for at home, but stopped awhile back -- very high in cholesterol.

That's probably my reason too--read the label at some point!!!!

MD11F · 10-01-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mctrekkie

I've only ever seen the one size; it's the regular size can, think it's 15 oz. I find them in the regular grocery store aisle with all the other beans. In Seattle, they're called garbanzo beans, but I think they are Chick Peas in some other parts of the country.

We get them in two sizes, the regular large 15 1/2 Oz cans, and the smaller 7 Oz cans. The brand name is Hanover. You can also get them in dry form, but they have to be soaked for a long time first. In the Caribbean, we call Chick Peas, Channa. We would cook them in curry, or roast them. They are very tasty either way. I must search for the curry channa(chick pea) recipe and post it here.
They are called Garbanzo beans in spanish speaking countries also.

**Rosie** · 10-02-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MD11F

We get them in two sizes, the regular large 15 1/2 Oz cans, and the smaller 7 Oz cans. The brand name is Hanover. You can also get them in dry form, but they have to be soaked for a long time first. In the Caribbean, we call Chick Peas, Channa. We would cook them in curry, or roast them. They are very tasty either way. I must search for the curry channa(chick pea) recipe and post it here.
They are called Garbanzo beans in spanish speaking countries also.

Interesting--never seen them in smaller cans before--not here anyway!

flsunbakd · 10-12-2006, 07:04 AM

HH's recipe calls for the 15-1/2 oz cans

That's the only size I've seen in our area.

Tropicalgal · 10-12-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Krazy Kruizers

I used to buy the cans for at home, but stopped awhile back -- very high in cholesterol.

Actually... the opposite is true:

Garbanzos (also called chickpeas) are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most other beans. In addition to lowering cholesterol, garbanzos' high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia. When combined with whole grains such as rice, garbanzos provide virtually fat-free high quality protein.

MD11F · 10-23-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by flsunbakd

HH's recipe calls for the 15-1/2 oz cans

That's the only size I've seen in our area.

Jill, Publix down here in S. Florida carries the smaller tins. I thought they would carry them in C. Florida also.

handy mandy · 10-25-2006, 11:48 PM

I make hummus with tahini as well as the chick peas -- can you get tahini over there? It's a paste made of ground sesame seed -- popular in Lebanese and Middle Eastern cooking. Might post a recipe from one of my Aussie books for you ...