Chickpea Recipes

Marag dal is a popular Arabian Gulf stew that's typically made with red lentils, potatoes, and spices. Martha's version is even heartier, thanks to the addition of butternut squash, sweet onion, chickpeas, and kale.

Eating more plant-based meals just got easier, and even healthier. This falafel-inspired pita sandwich gets its crunch from chickpeas that are roasted, not fried. A bright, zippy lime-jalapeño yogurt sauce is drizzled on right before digging in and compliments both the crunchy chickpeas and spiced roasted cauliflower. 

Protein-packed and so versatile, canned chickpeas are a pantry must-have that can make a meal in minutes. Try this easy idea for serving up these super staples.

A sprinkling of fresh mint turns a simple side into a superstar.

Can't decide between hummus and guacamole? This recipe, courtesy of Catherine Teniente from San Antonio, Texas, allows you to have it both ways in this bright, creamy dip.

Tangy hummus is perfect for parties or as a quick and healthful snack when served with a colorful array of fresh vegetables. Roasted garlic, fruity olive oil, and sesame tahini enliven the flavor.

Chickpeas, white balsamic vinegar, and honey join olives, tomatoes, red onion, and greens for a new twist on a Greek salad. You can use white-wine vinegar in place of the balsamic -- just add more honey to taste.

This warmly spiced dish is quick and satisfying. Who knew vibrant flavor could be such a cinch? Try adding cubed extra-firm tofu or chicken breast along with the vegetables if you like.

Protein-packed and so versatile, canned chickpeas are a pantry must-have that can make a meal in minutes. Try this easy idea for serving up these super staples.

This one-pot recipe features turmeric, which is related to ginger and gives the dish and other curries their distinctive yellow color. It's a hearty meal with an exotic fragrance to consider for your next dinner party.

Martha pairs raw cauliflower with cooked green beans and roasted chickpeas for a satisfying yet healthy side dish.

These fried vegetarian patties can be served in salads or pita sandwiches.

This delicious and easy-to-prepare recipe comes from Pam Glynn, the winner of the "Mad Hungry" TV Weeknight Dinner Challenge.

Make this simple salad in just minutes, and take it to work with a slice or two of bread or a pita.

In this easy weeknight dinner, chicken thighs get a kick from a quick yogurt-lime marinade before being nestled on a baking sheet with spiced carrots and chickpeas and broiled to perfection. 

Our glorious grain bowl calls for making the brown rice in advance, but even if you start from scratch, you can get the whole dish on the table in under an hour.

Soup for breakfast? This one is packed with nutrition for a warm, savory start to the day.

The paprika, cumin and cinnamon give this chicken dish its distinctive flavor.

These hearty vegetarian pies are filled with chickpeas, potatoes, and spinach cooked with coconut-milk and red curry paste. They can be refrigerated and baked the same day or made-ahead and frozen for up to a month—just brush with egg, bake, and enjoy!

Our favorite Mediterranean foods all on one plate! We're talking lemony yogurt, cucumber salad, roasted za'atar chickpeas, and grape leaves in this Greek Mezze Salad.

A thick vegetarian stew made from pantry staples, such as rice, spices, and canned chickpeas, is enlivened with a bit of yogurt and lime.

This is an easy and tasty twist on tuna salad, using a vinaigrette (no mayo) and adding beets and chickpeas for a more substantial supper.

Bulgur has a light, nutty flavor that, along with the chickpeas, adds protein to this vegetarian dinner.

Try this easy plant-based main that will give a whole new meaning to burger night and is also just right for a casual Meatless Monday dinner. Egg, panko, and cooked white rice work together to bind chickpeas and grated carrots together into a sturdy, flippable patty. Minced garlic and cilantro boost the natural earthy flavors of this burger that doesn't need a bun. Serve with lettuce leaves for wrapping.