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The chickpea is a fiber and protein powerhouse that can benefit anyone who adds it to their meal rotation.

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Not to mention, theyre a sort of blank slate, flavor-wise.

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What are chickpeas, anyway?

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What are the nutritional benefits of chickpeas?

Chickpeas are stellar from a nutrition standpoint.

Its worth noting that dried chickpeas may retain a bit more nutritional value compared to their canned counterparts.

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The difference in nutrients from canned versus dried chickpeas shouldnt deter consumers from choosing either, Fellers says.

For comparison, thats about the same amount of protein astwo large eggsorhalf a can of tuna.

Thegeneral recommendationis to consume about .8 to 1 gram per kilogram of body weight, Feller explains.

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They could aim for 20 grams of protein per meal and about 6 grams per snack.

Dried beans, however, need a little more TLC.

Once your chickpeas are cooked (or drained and rinsed), the possibilities are nearly endless.

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