Recipes Ingredients Beans & Legumes Chickpea Recipes Cooked Dried Chickpeas 4.0 (1) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email This easy recipe for rehydrating chickpeas is perfect as a base for anything from hummus, to salad, to soup. Ingredients 1 pound chickpeas Water 1 tablespoon baking soda Directions Soak the chickpeas in water with baking soda for 8 hours. Drain and rinse. Place chickpeas in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, simmer, and cook until softened (about 2 hours). Rinse the chickpeas and use as desired. Rate it Print