a hard, pale brown, round seed which can be cooked and eaten:
Chickpeas are used to make hummus and falafel.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
They help with digestion. Chickpeas are high in dietary fiber, especially a soluble fiber called raffinose
They can help lower cholesterol. Soluble fiber is good for more than gut health.
They may lower your cancer risk.
They give you stronger bones.
