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We've started shopping at Lola's market

2025-05-18 00:15:02.266479+02 by Dan Lyke 2 comments

We've started shopping at Lola's market, and they've had fresh garbanzos. Having never had green chickpeas, tried charring the skins in a hot pan, and they're tasty, but a lot of work. There must be a trick...

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#Comment Re: We've started shopping at Lola's market made: 2025-05-18 08:49:12.387111+02 by: Steven [edit history]

What are the fastest and easiest three ways to prepare fresh garbanzos?

Fresh garbanzos (also called green chickpeas) are young, tender, and more delicate than dried or canned ones. They have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and cook faster. Here are the three fastest and easiest ways to prepare fresh garbanzos:

  1. Boiled with Salt (Simple Snack) Time: 10–15 minutes How:

Rinse fresh garbanzos in their pods.

Boil in salted water for 10–15 minutes (like edamame).

Drain and serve warm. Squeeze them out of the pods as you eat.

Use: Healthy snack or appetizer.

  1. Pan-Roasted (Charred Garbanzos) Time: 10 minutes How:

Shell the garbanzos (optional, or roast with pods).

Toss with olive oil, salt, and a pinch of chili flakes or cumin.

Roast in a dry pan over medium-high heat for ~10 minutes until they char and blister.

Use: Topping for salads, bowls, or eaten as a snack.

  1. Quick Sauté (Garlic & Lemon Green Garbanzos) Time: 10 minutes How:

Shell the garbanzos.

Sauté in olive oil with chopped garlic for 5–7 minutes until just tender.

Add a splash of lemon juice and salt to taste.

Use: Warm side dish or mixed into grain bowls.

Fresh garbanzos are seasonal, so enjoy them when you can—they’re like spring peas with extra protein. Want a recipe using them in tacos or hummus too?

Thank you ChatGPT, wondrous machine of the future, so much more efficient than mere human beings according to https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-54271-x/figures/1

#Comment Re: We've started shopping at Lola's market made: 2025-05-18 01:12:36.984482+02 by: Dan Lyke

Yeah, and all of that ends back up with "shell the damned things", which... I am too lazy to do again.

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