noun
- round, beige-colored legumes that are cooked and eaten as food
Usage: plural form of chickpea
Examples
- She added chickpeas to the salad for extra protein.
- The recipe calls for one can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
- Chickpeas are a main ingredient in hummus.
- He soaked dried chickpeas overnight before cooking them.
- The curry was made with chickpeas and vegetables.
- Roasted chickpeas make a healthy snack.
- Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein.