Dry chickpeas in the Instant Pot without soaking: a quick and simple method to get soft chickpeas ready for soups, salads and hummus in minutes.
Cooking dry chickpeas without soaking is no longer a dream thanks to the Instant Pot, the electric pressure cooker. Often people skip preparing them because soaking takes hours and is easily forgotten, but with the electric pressure cooker everything becomes immediate: just a few minutes and some water to obtain perfectly soft chickpeas ready for any recipe.
The result is surprising: chickpeas with a perfect texture, ideal for soups, salads, hummus or as a base for more elaborate dishes. The convenience of the Instant Pot isn’t limited to speed: it also allows meal planning by preparing large quantities to store in the fridge or freezer without any effort.
For those who have always had doubts about cooking dried legumes, this method represents a practical and reliable solution. You no longer need to remember to soak the chickpeas the night before, nor to constantly check the pot: simply set the correct time and the pot does the rest. In addition, cooking in the Instant Pot significantly reduces preparation time compared to traditional methods, without compromising the quality or texture of the legumes.
Continue reading to discover the exact steps and cooking times, so you can always get perfect chickpeas ready to use in your everyday recipes. Once you’ve tried it, it’s hard to go back to the classic method!
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 2 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Servings
- Cooking methods: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 214.38 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 29.31 (g) of which sugars 2.31 (g)
- Proteins 13.06 (g)
- Fat 3.94 (g) of which saturated 0.53 (g)of which unsaturated 3.34 (g)
- Fibers 8.50 (g)
- Sodium 12.75 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Chickpeas cooked in Instant Pot without soaking
- 1 1/4 cups dried chickpeas (about 250 g)
- 3 3/4 cups water (about 900 ml)
Tools
- Measuring jug
- Instant Pot
Recipe for Chickpeas cooked in Instant Pot without soaking
Start preparing the chickpeas cooked in the Instant Pot without soaking by weighing the chickpeas in a measuring jug; what matters here is their volume.
The ratio is 1:3, so use the measuring jug to measure 3 parts water.
In my case the chickpeas had a volume of about 1 1/4 cups (300 ml), so I measured 3 3/4 cups (900 ml) of water.
Pour both the chickpeas and the water into the Instant Pot.
Seal the lid and close the valve.
Set the electric pressure cooker to Pressure Cook; if you don’t want to keep the chickpeas warm, deselect the Keep Warm option.
Then set the cooking time to 40 minutes.
At the end of cooking I keep the chickpeas in the Instant Pot for another 15 minutes, but this is optional.
Open the valve carefully to avoid burns and remove the lid.
Drain the chickpeas and transfer them to a bowl.
The chickpeas cooked in the Instant Pot without soaking are ready to be used in your favorite recipes.
Chickpeas cooked in Instant Pot without soaking: soft and ready in no time
With the Instant Pot, cooking dry chickpeas without soaking becomes simple and fast. Soft and versatile, they are ready to enrich soups, salads or hummus, making every dish tasty and nutritious without complications. A small trick to always have perfect legumes at hand.
You can find many recipes to use chickpeas in the collection Recipes with chickpeas and chickpea flour
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Should I add salt or flavorings during cooking?
No, in this recipe we cook the chickpeas only with water. Salt or seasonings can be added after cooking, depending on the final recipe.
Can I store the chickpeas cooked without soaking?
Yes, cooked chickpeas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days or frozen in portions to use when needed.
What recipes can I make with chickpeas cooked in the Instant Pot?
They are perfect for soups, salads, hummus, veggie burgers or as a base for more elaborate dishes. Cooking without soaking makes them versatile and ready to use.
You can find all the recipes made so far with the Instant Pot in the section Recipes with the Instant Pot.
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