Guasanas

Ingredients

 * 2 cups fresh  chickpeas, in pods
 * 1/3 cup water
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

 * Wash the chickpeas.
 * Add the salt to the water.
 * Heat a cast iron skillet or a griddle.
 * Pour the salted water onto the skillet.
 * Put the chickpeas, still in their pods, in the steaming water.
 * Let steam for a few minutes, until the pods are bright green and a bit tender -
 * Remove all the chickpeas in their pods from the skillet.
 * Shell and eat as a healthy snack.