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Filling chickpea dish with fiber, plant protein, and bone broth
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Chickpeas in Bone Broth (240 g) has 283 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.1 g of carbs, 16.3 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 12.2 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Copper covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 33 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
283
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
45.1g
· 16% DV
Protein
16.3g
· 33% DV
Fat
4.8g
· 6% DV
Fiber
12.2g
· 44% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 23% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 283 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% |
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 283 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 cup (half) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 350 g | 413 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 472 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Make chickpeas in bone broth by simmering soaked, dried chickpeas in the broth until tender, with onion or garlic if you like. Add salt toward the end and keep the chickpeas covered with liquid as they cook.
Yes, soak dried chickpeas before cooking them in bone broth; soaking helps them cook more evenly. Drain and rinse them before adding them to the pot. Canned chickpeas are already cooked, so they do not need soaking.
Yes, canned chickpeas work well in chickpeas in bone broth. Drain and rinse them, then simmer them in the broth just long enough to take on its flavor; prolonged cooking can make them fall apart.
Yes, soaked dried chickpeas can cook directly in bone broth. Keep them submerged as they simmer, adding hot water if the liquid gets low. This lets the chickpeas absorb the broth’s savory flavor as they soften.
Cumin, black pepper, bay leaf, garlic, and paprika pair well with chickpeas in bone broth. Start with modest amounts so the seasonings complement the broth, then adjust the salt and spices near the end.
Serve chickpeas in bone broth with rice, crusty bread, or a simple salad. A squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs such as parsley can brighten the savory broth just before serving.
Yes, you can cook soaked dried chickpeas in bone broth in a slow cooker. Follow your appliance’s guidance for dried beans, and make sure the chickpeas are fully tender before serving; slow cookers vary in heat and cooking time.
Chickpeas in bone broth keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for about three days. Refrigerate leftovers promptly after cooking, and reheat them until steaming hot throughout before eating.
Yes, chickpeas in bone broth freeze well. Cool the dish, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and leave a little room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Chickpeas in bone broth can stay hard if they were old, insufficiently soaked, or not cooked long enough. Keep them covered with liquid and continue simmering until tender; add hot water if the broth evaporates.
Vitamins
Folate
228µg · 57% DV
B6
0.38mg · 22% DV
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.58mg · 64% DV
Manganese
1.32mg · 57% DV
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
588mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chickpeas in bone broth brings tender chickpeas together with the savoury depth of broth made from bones. It is a simple, hearty pot dish: dried chickpeas are usually soaked and simmered until soft, while onion and warming spices can build extra flavour. The chickpeas give the broth body, so it sits somewhere between a soup and a stew.
Serve it hot as a filling lunch or supper, with lemon, herbs or a little chilli to brighten the rich broth. It pairs well with bread or rice, and is at home in everyday cooking across many food traditions. Chickpeas contribute fibre and plant protein; for a lighter bowl, chill the broth and skim off any solidified fat before reheating.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.67g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.49g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.