Chickpea Recipes

Also known as garbanzo, these beans are protein-packed and make great salads, soups, stews, hummus, burgers and even flour. Find here delicious recipes!

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Cauliflower-and-Chickpea Pitas with Creamy Yogurt Sauce

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. 
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Hummus Without Tahini

Greek yogurt imparts a silky texture to this hummus without tahini.

One-Pan Orecchiette with Chickpeas and Olives

Rating: 3.52 stars
14

Broccoli and Chickpea Salad

Rating: 3.55 stars
5
Scallions, parsley, and pine nuts dot this nutritious salad.

Roasted-Vegetable Couscous Bowl

Yes, you can cook couscous in the oven! It's added to the sheet pan after the chickpeas, cauliflower, and carrots spiced with ras el hanout have roasted for a spell. Feta, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon help bring all the flavors together.

Pasta with Chickpea-Tomato Sauce

Rating: 3.25 stars
9
Garlic and red-pepper flakes give this protein- and fiber-rich pasta dish a kick.

Italian Chicken Minestrone

Rating: 3.63 stars
1
This chicken soup is loaded with kale, zucchini, chickpeas and carrots for a hearty meal.

Fried Chickpeas

Chicken and Chickpea Soup

Rating: 4.06 stars
1
Cumin, coriander, and cinnamon give this easy soup an exotic Moroccan flavor. With bits of tender chicken and carrots, it makes a satisfying lunch. 

Chopped Salad with Tuna

Rating: 3.15 stars
4
The secret to making a great chopped salad is to cut the ingredients into chunks that are all the same size and to include contrasting textures. Instead of using tuna, try leftover cooked chicken.

Three-Bean Pasta Salad

Rating: 3.45 stars
5
Easy and summery, this Three-Bean Pasta Salad is a side that's great for your next cookout or picnic.

Chickpea Fritters

Rating: 3.56 stars
11
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.
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Green-Pea Burgers with Harissa Mayo

Homemade veggie burgers often have ingredient lists as long as a midsummer day, but these bright-green patties pack in tons of flavor with just a handful.

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Quick Chickpea Curry

Rating: 3.89 stars
18
This fiber-rich, meatless, and low-sodium meal is delicious with rice or warm whole-wheat pitas.

Instant Pot Turkey Chili

Browning the ground turkey and aromatics on the "sauté" setting of the Instant Pot before simmering is essential for depth of flavor in this one-hour chili.
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Falafel

Rating: 3.48 stars
16
These fried vegetarian patties can be served in salads or pita sandwiches.

Roasted Spiced Chickpeas

Craving something crunchy? These spicy roasted chickpeas will give you healthy satisfaction without too much salt or saturated fat.

Chickpea and Butternut Squash Stew

Rating: 3.45 stars
10
Cooking your own chickpeas heightens the flavor of this dish. Cooking 3/4 cup of dried beans will yield enough for the stew. If you use canned, be sure to drain and rinse them.

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Rating: 3.45 stars
10
Chickpeas, once roasted, take on the flavor and texture of nuts, making them a fun snack with drinks. Prepare the simple appetizer in under 15 minutes for any holiday cocktail party.

Guacamole Hummus

Rating: 3.73 stars
4
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.

Moroccan Chicken Couscous

Rating: 3.82 stars
4
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.

Curry Chickpea Handpies

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!

Green Salad with Chickpeas

Rating: 4.14 stars
1
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.

Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Rating: 2.96 stars
1
A sprinkling of fresh mint turns a simple side into a superstar.

Homemade Hummus

Rating: 3.43 stars
15

Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, and Chickpea Wraps

Rating: 3.68 stars
4
The vegetable filling for this wrap takes its cues from the classic Provencal stew. Soluble fiber in eggplant and chickpeas may reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol; lycopene in tomatoes can help protect against cancer.

Simple Vegetable Curry

Rating: 3.46 stars
10
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.

Roasted-Garlic Hummus

Rating: 3.27 stars
3
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.

Roasted Calamari with Garlic, New Potatoes, and Chickpeas

Calamari lend sophistication to robust ingredients like new potatoes and garlic.

Tuna, Chickpea, and Beet Salad

Rating: 3.82 stars
2
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.

Breakfast Vegetable-Miso Soup with Chickpeas

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

Seven Bean Salad

Rating: 3.64 stars
2

Spiced Chickpea and Zucchini Saute

Rating: 2.99 stars
1
Serve this hearty vegetarian dish over rice, couscous, or quinoa.

Bulgur with Roasted Red Peppers, Chickpeas, and Spinach

Rating: 4.04 stars
4
Bulgur has a light, nutty flavor that, along with the chickpeas, adds protein to this vegetarian dinner.

Greek Mezze Salad

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.

Pasta Salad with Chickpeas, Green Beans, and Basil

A winner at potlucks and picnics and all summer long, this farfalle pasta salad features chickpeas, crisp green beans, sharp red onion, basil, and salty capers in a delicate, creamy mayo-based dressing with lemony undertones.

Couscous Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

Chickpeas and feta take care of the protein requirement, olive oil brings good fats, and whole-wheat couscous and broccoli make up the healthy carbohydrates.
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