Vitacost Garbanzo Beans Non-GMO and Gluten Free -- 16 oz

Hailed for their starring role in hummus, garbanzo beans—also called chickpeas—add a creamy texture and mild, nutty flavor to your favorite salads, soups and spreads. Non-GMO project Verified No additives or preservatives Gluten free & vegan Use in salads, soups and creamy spreads Combine with fresh garlic, lemon juice, salt and tahini to make hummus 7 grams of protein + 4 grams of dietary fiber per ¼ cup No cholesterol Everyone knows garbanzo beans make a great hummus when pureed with garlic, lemon juice, salt and tahini – but there's more to this rotund legume than meets the pita chip. Did you know that garbanzo beans (or chickpeas, as they're commonly called) have been cultivated for thousands of years? Over the centuries, they've been consumed in a variety of forms – raw, roasted, cooked, boiled, pureed and even brewed into a coffee-like drink. Garbanzo beans are packed with plant-powered nutrition – just one ¼-cup serving provides 4 grams of filling fiber and 7 grams of satisfying protein; it’s no surprise that these legumes are beloved by vegetarians, dieters and foodies alike. Get cookin'! Soak overnight, rinse and combine 1 cup garbanzo beans with 4 cups water (enough to cover the beans completely) in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, cooking until tender (approximately 2 hours). Once cooked, there are many ways to enjoy garbanzos: Use as topping for salad Add to your favorite savory soup or stew Drizzle with coconut oil, honey and cinnamon and roast in the oven Make falafel! About Vitacost Vitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDA’s Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Directions Keep dry and at room temperature (59°-75°F [15°-24°C]). Free Of Gluten. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Amount Per Serving -- % Daily Value Calories -- 120 Total Fat -- 2 g -- 3% Saturated Fat -- 0 g -- 0% Trans Fat -- 0 g Cholesterol -- 0 mg -- 0% Sodium -- 10 mg -- 0% Total Carbohydrate -- 22 g -- 8% Dietary Fiber -- 4 g -- 15% Total Sugars -- 4 g Protein -- 7 g Vitamin D -- 0 mcg -- 0% Calcium -- 20 mg -- 2% Iron -- 1.5 mg -- 8% Potassium -- 250 mg -- 6% Other Ingredients: Garbanzo beans (chickpeas). Manufactured in a facility that processes milk, soy, and wheat.