National Organic Chickpeas 500g

Product Description:

Enjoy the health benefits and high nutritional value of chickpeas with Al Wataniya Organic Chickpeas. These chickpeas are organically grown with great care, ensuring you a high-quality, natural product that retains all its nutritional properties. Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and many important vitamins and minerals.

Basic Ingredients:

• 100% organic chickpeas.

Benefits:

• Excellent source of plant-based protein: Chickpeas are an excellent alternative to animal protein, making them an ideal choice for vegetarians.
• Rich in dietary fiber: Fiber helps improve digestion, regulate bowel movements, feel full, and lower blood cholesterol levels.
• Helps regulate blood sugar levels: Chickpeas help regulate the absorption of sugar in the blood, making them beneficial for people with diabetes or insulin resistance.
• Good source of iron: Iron helps transport oxygen in the blood and prevents anemia.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals: Chickpeas contain a variety of vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc.
• Antioxidant: Chickpeas contain antioxidants that help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
• Promotes heart health: Chickpeas help lower bad cholesterol levels and blood pressure, which improves heart health.

Nutritional facts:

• Energy: 341 kcal.

How to use:

• Soaking: Soak chickpeas in water for 6-8 hours or overnight. Soaking helps reduce cooking time and makes them easier to digest.
• Washing: Wash chickpeas well after soaking and before cooking.
• Cooking: Cook chickpeas in boiling water for 60-90 minutes or until tender. A pressure cooker can be used to reduce cooking time.

Recipes:

• Hummus with tahini (hummus): One of the most popular uses of chickpeas, mashed and mixed with tahini, lemon juice and garlic.
• Falafel: made from ground chickpeas with spices and herbs.
• Chickpea Soup: A warm and nutritious soup made from cooked chickpeas with vegetables.
• Hummus Salad: Adding cooked chickpeas to salads adds nutritional value and a distinctive texture.
• Boiled chickpeas as a snack: Boiled chickpeas can be eaten as a healthy snack.

Additional information (taken from the image):

• Organic chickpeas.
• Production: Türkiye.
• Packing in National Factories in Al-Jawf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Certified organic by CERES SA-BIO-140.
• Net weight: 500g.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What are the benefits of eating chickpeas? Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, fiber, iron, and many nutrients important for the health of the body.
• Why should you soak chickpeas before cooking? Soaking helps reduce cooking time and makes them easier to digest.
• How do I store chickpeas? It is best to store chickpeas in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

By choosing organic chickpeas from Al Wataniya, you are choosing a natural, healthy food rich in benefits.