20+ Chickpea Recipes
These 20+ Chickpea Recipes showcase the tasty versatility of one of the most popular legumes – chickpeas! With sides, snacks, main courses, and even a dessert, you’re sure to find something new and delicious to try.
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Whether you adore chickpeas or are vegetarian or vegan and looking to update your meal planning, these 20+ Chickpea Recipes have something for everyone!
From warm soups and curries to cold salads and even a baked dessert, this collection is sure to have a chickpea recipe that you will love!
Did you know chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) are high in plant-based protein and fiber? They’re also loaded with vitamins and minerals!
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- Chickpea recipes for every course – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and even dessert!
- Recipes for all diets & lifestyles – This collection includes recipes that are vegan and vegetarian.
- Varied cooking methods – There are slow cooker and air fryer recipes, raw chickpea salads, stovetop recipes, and oven-baked recipes.
Fun fact: Did you know the liquid in a can of chickpeas (aquafaba) is used as an emulsifier and binder in vegan recipes, and even helps leaven baked goods?
Now let’s dive into the recipes!
1. Lemony Greek Chickpeas
Full of fresh parsley, tangy lemon, and garlic, these Lemony Greek Chickpeas are a great side dish to Mediterranean meals, light summer dinners, or as part of a vegan buddha bowl.
2. Chickpea Cauliflower Curry
Chickpea Cauliflower Curry is bursting with warm spices, tender cauliflower, chickpeas, and aromatics. This vegan curry is amazing served over rice or your favorite grain!
3. Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad is a bright and fresh salad made with feta cheese, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and a homemade sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. Great as a side dish or main course with your favorite protein!
4. Harissa Garlic Hummus
Made with spicy harissa, fresh garlic, and scallions, this flavorful hummus is great as a dip with veggies and pita chips, or as a spread on wraps or sandwiches!
5. Vegan Tuna Melt Sandwiches
Everything you love about tuna melt sandwiches, without the dairy or tuna! This vegan recipe is packed with healthy ingredients for a wholesome lunchtime favorite!
6. Chickpea Avocado Salad
Chickpea Avocado Salad is the perfect warm weather dish for picnics, BBQ’s and summer gatherings. It’s loaded with creamy avocado, bright cilantro, fresh lime juice, and red bell pepper!
7. Pasta e Ceci – Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew
Loaded with chickpeas, kale, and pasta, this Italian stew is the epitome of comfort food! Can be made vegetarian by replacing the bacon with olive oil or butter.
8. Dill Pickle Roasted Chickpeas
All the flavors you love about dill pickles combined with chickpeas transformed into a healthy, crunchy snack! Perfect way to satisfy your pickle cravings!
9. Easy Authentic Falafel Recipe
Crispy, crunchy falafel ball made of ground chickpeas makes an amazing snack or meat-free meal inside your favorite bread. Recipe includes instructions for deep frying, pan frying, or baking in the oven.
10. Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
A glorious combination of delicious, healthy ingredients, all in one bowl! This buddha bowl features roasted chickpeas and sweet potatoes alongside kale, grains, and a homemade green goddess dressing!
11. Mediterranean Balela Salad
This Mediterranean chickpea salad is fresh and bright with chopped parsley, tomato, red onion, and fresh lemon juice. A great plant-based side dish to accompany your favorite Mediterranean dishes!
12. Creamy Chickpea Salad
This creamy chickpea salad is made with cucumbers, celery, onion, and parsley, in a homemade creamy dressing! A great summer side dish!
13. Baked Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Feta
Baked chickpeas with tomatoes and feta is an easy, simple side dish that’s loaded with garlic, feta cheese, olive oil, and fresh grape tomatoes. A great way to highlight fresh summer tomatoes!
14. Chickpea Soup with Lemon and Rice
This vegan lemony chickpea soup is loaded with fresh vegetables, rice, and aromatics. The perfect comfort food alternative to chicken noodle soup!
15. Chickpea Shawarma Wraps
Recreate your favorite shawarma wrap using spiced chickpeas and all your favorite toppings, like tomato, onion, cucumber, and tzatziki.
16. Spicy Chipotle Hummus
A great dip for parties or slathered on wraps with your favorite toppings, this spicy chipotle hummus is so good, you won’t need to buy store-bought hummus again!
17. Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Tender chickpeas tossed in a homemade curry-spiced dressing that can be vegan or made with regular mayo is an awesome twist for a lunchtime favorite!
18. Chickpea Blondies
A fabulous baked dessert made from chickpeas! These chickpea blondies are made with healthy, vegan ingredients for a sweet treat you can feel good about!
19. Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
This breakfast hash is made with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables. It’s a great healthy breakfast that happens to be vegan!
20. Italian Chickpea Vegetable Soup
Italian chickpea vegetable soup is a wholesome, delicious soup made with chickpeas, vegetables, and aromatics. Don’t forget the parmesan rind!
21. Chickpea and Potato Curry
Also known as chana aloo curry, chickpea and potato curry is a delicious, spicy, plant-based curry. Great served with rice and/or naan bread!
22. One-Pot Spiced Rice and Chickpeas
One-Pot Spiced Rice and Chickpeas are flavored with warm, aromatic spices influenced from Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine. This vegan recipe is a great side dish!
23. Lemony Quinoa Chickpea Salad
Bright, lemony, and loaded with quinoa, cucumber, red bell pepper, and chickpeas, this salad is perfect for picnics and summer gatherings!
I hope you enjoyed reading this list of 20+ Chickpea Recipes and were able to find some new recipes to try!
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