Chickpeas, also known as garbanzos, are widely used for their nutty taste and texture. They are creamy-brown in colour and round, with a beak-like point. Their golden colour and earthy flavour makes them perfect for Middle Eastern cuisine!! Our premium chickpeas should be a pantry staple, especially if you are trying to cut down on meat consumption. This prominent ingredient in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and East Indian dishes — think hummus and falafel — has a mild but hearty flavour. Garbanzos are a good foil for strong spices like curry powder, cumin and cayenne pepper, so add them to salads, soups and pasta dishes.