Chick Peas by Goya: Review

Chick peas are a cheap and tasty food item that can be added to salads, stews, casseroles or they can form part of a vegetarian staple that would normally call for meat.

A 439g (15.5oz) of Chick Peas by Goya cost just $0.50, which is a very affordable price. According to the product details, there are 3.5 servings in every can.

Product Details

There are 100 calories in every 122g (1/2 cup) serving of Goya Chick Peas, no saturated fat or cholesterol, 360mg of sodium, 7g of fibre, and 6g of protein. The nutrition details provide excellent information about how this product is a good source of fibre and protein. The fibre alone is equivalent to 28% of a person's daily recommended allowance.

The sodium content is very high, which works out to 1260mg for the whole can. People with high blood pressure may shy away from this product for that reason. But the high sodium content can be easily remedied. Simply pour the chick peas into a sieve or colander, drain out the liquid and then rinse them thoroughly. This will help remove the excess sodium. A small amount will still remain, but it will be nowhere near the high levels added to each can.

Taste

Chick Peas by Goya have a delicious taste to them. The taste is enhanced if you remove the outer layer that coats the chick peas while rinsing them under the tap. This can be rather time consuming, but it is worth it as the taste will be much better.

Serving Suggestions

Chick Peas by Goya are a very versatile and easy to use product. They are already cooked and ready to serve, so no soaking is required. The can offers a simple recipe for a Chick Pea Salad. It suggests using a can of Chick Peas by Goya, red pepper, onion, cucumber, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder and seasonings. This is a quick and easy way to prepare the chick peas. They also work very well in a vegetarian lasagne, as a great meat substitute. Simply add them to the pan towards the end of cooking the onions, tomatoes, herbs and other ingredients. That way, they will not become mushy and tasteless when you take the lasagne out of the oven.

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