Chickpeas, also known as garbanzos, are believed to be over 7,500 years old with origins near Burdur in Turkey where the fertile crescent optimized growth. There has been evidence that chickpeas existed in pre-pottery Neolithic and in early Bronze age deposits near Jericho. Today, chickpeas are stil
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzos, are believed to be over 7,500 years old with origins near Burdur in Turkey where the fertile crescent optimized growth. There has been evidence that chickpeas existed in pre-pottery Neolithic and in early Bronze age deposits near Jericho. Today, chickpeas are still prevalent throughout the world because of their abundant nutritional properties and rich flavor. Chickpeas contain 20% protein, is high in carbohydrates, and is a rich source of lecithin and potassi