Plain, cooked chickpeas are safe for dogs in small amounts. Introduce slowly to avoid gas or loose stool. Avoid hummus and any preparation containing garlic, onion, or excess oil.
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are small, round legumes with a firm, buttery texture and mild nutty flavor. They're sold dried, canned, or roasted and are also ground into flour (besan).
Chickpeas are used in stews, curries, salads, and grain bowls and are blended into hummus. They're a staple in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Mediterranean cooking.
Hummus contains garlic, salt, and often lemon and tahini. Falafel is deep-fried and heavily seasoned. Chickpea flour is more concentrated than whole chickpeas and may be harder to digest in larger amounts.
