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Rancho Gordo

Garbanzo Bean (Chickpea)

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A slightly nutty-flavored classic bean, essential for Middle Eastern, Mexican and European cooking. New-crop harvest ensures quicker cooking and fresher flavor.

Suggestions: Salads, hummus, soups, dips, snacks.

Check beans for debris, and rinse thoroughly. In a large pot, sauté aromatic vegetables (onions, garlic, celery, carrot, etc.) in olive oil. Add beans and enough water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a full boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, using a lid to help regulate the heat, and gently cook until done, 1 to 3 hours. Salt when the beans start to soften. A pre-soak of 2 to 6 hours will lessen the cooking time. We see many recipes suggesting baking soda and 24 hour soaking to soften Garbanzos. We find this unnecessary with our new crop beans. Soaking isn't even necessary, unless you prefer to do it.

Steve Sando of Rancho Gordo began selling heirloom beans at farmers markets after experiencing an epiphany with his first harvest of Rio Zape. He now runs an operation in Napa, California satisfying heirloom bean cravings around the country. A key part of his mission is to preserve the precious bean varieties that are indigenous to the Americas. A Rancho Gordo bean is a creamy indulgence that's delicious and good for you. We just love them.

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I made them today, I’m in heaven. Supermarket beans are terrible. So happy I tried these 😊
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Ami B Goldstein
Best beans

I made them today, I’m in heaven. Supermarket beans are terrible. So happy I tried these 😊

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Erika Ratto
Dried Chickpea

Have not used them yet but am looking forward to tasting them.