CHICKPEAS

Chickpeas, aka Garbanzo Beans, are round legumes with a nutty taste. They are not a true bean.

They are popular in Greece, North Africa, India, Middle East, southern Italy, and particularly, in Spain, where they are prominent almost daily in one-pot meals and stews. Some Spanish regions such as Badajoz, Cádiz, Segovia, and Zamora are well-known for the chickpeas they grow.