Is a Chickpea a Nut or Bean? The Definitive Guide
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Dating back thousands of years, the chickpea is one of the earliest cultivated legumes in history. Despite their nutty flavor and common name 'garbanzo bean,' chickpeas belong to the legume family, not the nut or bean categories. This guide explains the true identity of the chickpea and the key differences in botanical and culinary terms.
