9x13 Chickpeas (Arbes)
Ingredients
- 1 bag chickpeas (soaked overnight in water or at least 10 hours)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- ½ tbsp baking soda
- ½ - 1 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 4 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the soaked and rinsed chickpeas in a 9x13 (we used a deep 9x13 for the photos, but really, it's not necessary. You might want to place the regular 9x13 on a sheet pan to catch any eventual spills)
- In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients and pour over chickpeas. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- After 1 hour, check for doneness. You want the chickpeas to be soft to the bite but not too cooked. When they overcook they become mushy and lose their shape, so be careful.
- Drain the chickpeas or remove them from the pan using a slotted spoon. We like to do it this way so as not to ruin the chickpeas.
- Store in an airtight container. Rewarm before enjoying for best results.
