Yes, these are actually real: meringues made from the liquid of canned chickpeas. We didn't believe it either, but these guys are delicious and have a faintly woodsy, malty flavor (a tiny bit like a chickpea) and yet have the same light and airy texture as traditional meringues. Aside from avoiding humid days, there's no special trick to making them. Here's proof.

Gather all of the equipment and ingredients, and open the can of chickpeas.

Drain directly into the mixing bowl. Catch the chickpeas with a strainer and reserve for something else.

Begin mixing on medium-high speed.