Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans are a versatile legume and a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Indian dishes like hummus. The roots of chickpeas can be traced back to ancient Egypt, and the word hummus means chickpea in Arabic. Regardless of where it is from originally, hummus is one of the most popular dips in the United States. Nutritional Benefits Chickpeas are a legume known as a pulse. Lentils, dry beans and dry peas are also pulses. Pulses produce seeds w

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