How to Soak Garbanzo Beans (3 Steps)

Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas or ceci, are the most widely consumed legume in the world. A staple in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines for centuries, garbanzo beans make a healthy, low-calorie and fiber-rich addition to salads, soups and stews. Garbanzo beans are a good source of protein and alternative to meat. To speed the cooking of dried beans, you can rehydrate them first by soaking them overnight or during the day for several hours.