Garboncito Beans look somewhat like garbanzo beans (aka “chickpeas”), thus their name which means “small garbanzo.”
They are small, mostly round though somewhat oval, white, with a white raised ridge around them.
In no other aspect, though, are Garboncito Beans like garbanzos.
Cook as you would Pinto Beans or Navy Beans.
Garboncito Beans have a mild flavour, and a creamy texture when cooked.
They make good refried beans.
Substitutes
Navy Beans.
Equivalents
1 pound (450 g), dried = 4 to 5 cups, cooked.
History Notes
Garboncito Beans are native to Mexico.