The World's Easiest Food Just Got Easier

This recipe from Cook's Illustrated explains why microwaving chickpeas for 10 minutes helps turn them into a hand-held crunchy snack way more easily than before: [Link removed by YouTube]
If you ask me, microwave the garbanzo beans for 5 minutes instead of 10, then finish them in hot oil before employing them in any recipe:

[bielzenef]

⚠ATTENTION ⚠THERE HAVE BEEN DEVELOPMENTS IN THE GARBANZO SPACE

[internetshaquille]

if u still have a patreon chickpea magnet on ur fridge, i'm putting you in my will

[CookieSmut]

The sentiment that a home cook's level is determined not by their highest effort dish but by the rise in quality of their lowest effort dishes is so perfect. I've for a long time been able to execute "impressive" meals because I can follow recipes but the biggest boost in confidence as a home cook I've experienced comes from improving the basics of seasoning, being happier with what I can throw together at the last minute

[lekkerdng]

“I think with time, every home cook eventually realizes that your true mastery is measured not just by the success of your highest effort, most elaborate project meals, but also by the gradual raising of what’s barely acceptable: the gourmet grilled cheese that you can still make while intoxicated; the ultra-flexible stir-fry that was born out of fridge clean-up day; or even the pellet-shaped protein in a can that, if it weren’t for the world of alternatives, you could reasonably eat every day.”

I never really figured out how to describe my cooking ambitions to others... but thankfully you have summed it up to a tee with this profound quote about dog food. thank u, my friend

[GaryPwner]

TL;DR: Your original chickpea video got me a girlfriend.

I really enjoyed the original chickpea video recipe and took it to heart, so I always had a can of chickpeas in my pantry area, even when I was living in the dorms at university last year and was cooking in the lounge kitchen. One night right after moving in, I had no ingredients and it had gotten late so the dining hall was closed. Me and my roommate were hungry so I busted out the chickpeas and spices that I always kept on me. We ended up running into some girls while looking around for a lounge and we started chatting with them. We became friends and started hanging out, and one day I met a mutual friend of one of those girls, and we hit it off. We have now been dating for over a year since and I still credit "Why I always have a can of chickpeas" for this romance. Thanks Net Shaq! Maybe this latest video will get me a free car!

[nangzdk]

Your original Chickpea video is my most influential food-tube video i've watched. I also always keep chickpeas on hand, but its also kept me reliably buying herbs and has been a boon for using those odds and ends of extra spices. No doubt this video will be influential too!

[Forgmeegus]

Since ur old video on the versatility of chickpeas, I’ve been making a chickpea burrito probably 3-4 times a week for the past two and a half years during the school year. My roommates were getting worried about me because I was eating it so much. It’s the easiest and best tasting meal I’ve came across for around 2 dollars total. I don’t even used a spatula anymore, I just shake the pan to stir them and drop them on to a tortilla when they’re done. Less dishes that way. Long live the chickpea. Thank you

[carsonhughes]

Real talk, the original chickpea video saved me this past semester of college. I could make a quality meal quickly, easily, and cheaply. Some of my friends laughed at my obsession at first, but after they tasted a bite of my yogurt and basil chickpea wrap, they stopped with the confused glares. Great sequel! Looking forward to trying this out.

[ListenToStatic]

I am trapped in a hotel during involuntary home renovation, and your videos have let me eat well using nothing but a microwave and a mini fridge. Bless you.

[Joseju]

The original chickpea video helped me a lot back in the day so having a sequel feels like a godsend. Thank you Shaq

[crashmd]

I bought a can of chickpeas like two years ago for a recipe I never made and finally cooked them tonight. I knew hummus was mostly chickpea, but I didn't realize I'd enjoy them this much. I even tried one straight out of the can and it was tasty! I went the barbeque wrap route with caramalized onions, mushrooms, and bell pepper. I also sliced up a chicken breast as back up, but it wasn't needed at all. No prep time at all and I had a tasty filling meal!
Man, I wish I knew how to cook back in college!

[ACDC]

I got hyped when I saw this video pop up. The orginal chickpeas video was how I found your channel and I sent it to so many people. I love cooking with chickpeas and always have some ready.
Thanks for inspiring me and many others!

[pezboy]

You continue to be an inspiration to me in the food YT space because you continue to demonstrate that video length doesn’t correspond to quality. Succinct, informative, and clear. 10/10 my guy

[hunterharris]

My food reserves are pretty much empty besides a can of chick peas, pickled red onion, cheese and tortillas, so I really see me coming back to this video to double check your tip on microwaving these beans and then finding just about the only recipe that combines those ingredients a sign of providence

[zeemdotexe]

I can't believe it took me this long to finally try this method, because this is EXACTLY the easy, flavorful and adjustable end-of-week bean dish I've been looking for for SO long!

*I had no idea chicpeas could get crispy like that??*

I made the BBQ wrap you suggested, except I didn't have a spice mix, so I just threw some spices together and doused it in goddamn Sweet Baby Ray's and it STILL came out fantastic! Man, you just changed my bean game forever! Thank you!

[Gilsworth]

I haven't had meat, cheese, or eggs in over 9 years, but I still watch every single one of these videos. It's one part entertainment, another part salivation gland activating, and third part getting actual advice that is basically life changing. This video leaned heavily into the third while still balancing the other two very well.

[metryannm]

My approach was to pop them in the preheated airfryer for 8mins at 190C. I'll have to jump on this new technique.
The original chickpea video was a game-changer for me and led to the creation of a franken-salad containing roasted chickpeas, a can of tuna, salad, sweetcorn and some salty cheese. It's a beast of a meal that really keeps ppl satiated and I have you to thank for it.

[MilesMetal]

Babe, wake up. New chickpea meta just dropped.

[annasimpson]

FYI that I have been making the chickpea recipe from your other video about this at least three times a week for years. It got me eating more spices, and everyone I make it for compliments it endlessly. Can't wait to try this one.

[aidanwarren]

Chickpea wraps are in my weekly rotation now. Crispy chickpeas with cumin and garlic or garam masala, stuffed in a homemade flatbread (usually yogurt-based after your yogurt video) with lettuce, onion, and whatever other pickles and olives I have available. It does need a sauce for moisture though - usually a yogurt sauce, but tahini if I have it.