[Curiosities] 'Curiosities that perhaps you did not know about chickpeas

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Chickpea is a legume that provides many health benefits. RTVE

They are not the protagonists of any stew either, they are missing in stews and have become even more po[CENSORED]r with hummus. Be that as it may, chickpeas are probably one of the most used legumes in the Spanish recipe book. And it is not for less, because their great benefits require them in a food of 10. For this reason, in Now or Never, the program presented by Mónica López, we reveal some of them, as well as curiosities that, perhaps, you did not know.

They are more than 8,000 years old and are resistant to cold
It is estimated that the origin of chickpeas, both for its consumption and its cultivation, dates back to about 8,000 years ago in the Near East area. In addition, their cultivation cycle is 100 days and is done mainly in the winter months, since they are resistant to cold and need less water than other legumes.

They come from a bush
The bush from which the chickpea grows can reach 50 centimeters in height. It has white or purple flowers, and inside each pod you can find a maximum of two or three seeds. 90% comes from India and Pakistan Although chickpeas are grown in many places, 90% of world production is concentrated in India and Pakistan. Although it should be noted that Spain is one of the most important chickpea producers in Europe.

Types of chickpeas and where they are most used
There are different varieties of this legume. In this context, the Castilian chickpea is the most consumed throughout the country, while the milky white chickpea is very po[CENSORED]r in Andalusia and Extremadura. We also have the Andalusian venous chickpea, which has an intense flavor, and the Pedrosillano, which is small but very tasty.

Recipes with chickpeas
Varieties aside, both for its high protein and fiber content, and for its low saturated fat content, it is a perfect food to include in a healthy and balanced diet. For this reason and so that you don't run out of ideas to cook it, on the RTVE cooking portal we leave you some original and delicious recipes:

Chickpea gnocchi with stew
Pot of chickpeas with mussels in sauce
Green chickpea with boletus and poached egg
Allied Chickpea Bites
Chickpea pate with paprika

 

Link: https://www.rtve.es/television/20230508/curiosidades-quiza-no-sabias-garbanzos/2444630.shtml