Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L.) are a pulse crop that are also known as garbanzo beans or Bengal grams. They are the third-largest food legume in the world, after common beans and field peas. Chickpeas are a good source of protein, fiber, carbohydrates, B vitamins, and some minerals. They are also beneficial for farming systems because they improve soil health and reduce carbon footprint.

Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a type of legume. The most common type has a round shape and a beige color, but other varieties are black, green, or red. Their nutrients have various health benefits. Researchers believe chickpeas may have originated in the Levant and ancient Egypt.