🌱 Organic | 🌿 Suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets Oltresole organic chickpeas, in a convenient 1 kg format, are carefully selected from certified crops and subjected to rigorous quality controls to ensure purity, authentic taste, and high nutritional values. Excellent for those following a vegetarian, vegan, or low-calorie diet, they represent a natural, healthy, and versatile protein base for a wide range of culinary preparations. ⚡ Protein-rich and energetic From an organoleptic point of view, chickpeas have a creamy texture once cooked and a rich yet delicate taste, suitable for both rustic recipes and international dishes. They are a valuable source of plant proteins, fibers, vitamins (A, B, C, E, K), and minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and phosphorus, contributing to a complete and balanced diet. 🥣 Perfect for soups | 💧 Soaking required Before cooking, it is advisable to soak the chickpeas for at least 12 hours, changing the water once. After rinsing, cook them in clean water for about 45–60 minutes until reaching the desired softness. Chickpeas are perfect for preparing soups, purees, veggie burgers, cold salads, as well as traditional Middle Eastern dishes like hummus and falafel.