What Happens If You Don't Soak Chickpeas Long Enough?
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 48% of people admit to forgetting to soak dried legumes, an oversight that significantly affects the outcome of your dish. If you don't soak chickpeas long enough, you can expect a harder, less digestible result that requires more cooking time and may cause bloating.