Pork Free Instant Pot Chickpeas
Dried chickpeas cooked from scratch are on a completely different level from anything that comes out of a can — creamier, more flavorful, and deeply satisfying in a way that's hard to explain until you try it. This Instant Pot method takes all the guesswork out of the process, letting pressure do the heavy lifting while garlic, cumin, and a bay leaf quietly build a savory, aromatic base. The result is a batch of perfectly tender legumes with no chalky center and a cooking liquid so good you'll want to save it for soups or stews. Naturally free of any pork-derived ingredients, this recipe relies on nothing but pantry staples and a splash of olive oil to deliver something genuinely wholesome. It's endlessly versatile — toss them into grain bowls, blend them into hummus, roast them for a crunchy snack, or fold them into a hearty salad. Having a big batch ready to go in the fridge or freezer means a protein-packed, plant-forward ingredient is always within reach.
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6 servings
- 1 lb dried chickpeas
- 5 cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Sort through the dried chickpeas and discard any shriveled ones or small stones. Rinse under cold running water in a colander until the water runs clear.
- 2
Add the rinsed chickpeas, water, kosher salt, smashed garlic, bay leaf, ground cumin, and olive oil, if using, to the Instant Pot insert.
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