15 Easy Chickpea Flour Recipes To Try Today

From savory breakfasts to hearty mains and egg-free appetizers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re craving a comforting bite of chickpea muffins, a crispy batch of falafel, or tender fried vegetables, we’ve got you covered. Chickpea flour, also known as gram flour or besan, is a versatile ingredient that adds an egg-free, gluten–free, and nutritious twist to your meals. This chickpea flour is made from ground chickpeas and packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.

1. Falafel

Chickpea flour is a crucial ingredient in this falafel recipe as it helps bind the falafel together. Falafel is an easy appetizer and Eastern Mediterranean main dish made with simple and affordable ingredients. The best way to cook them is deep-fried or air-fried.

2. Vegan frittata

Our vegan frittata is crisp on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. The best part is that you can add your favorite vegetables to make it a vegetable-packed meal. Our recipe does not include eggs and tofu; we use chickpea flour to make the batter. Once cooked, it is surprisingly similar to a classic frittata with eggs.

3. Chickpea muffins

Chickpea frittata muffins are an easy make-ahead recipe for a nutritious, egg-free, protein-rich breakfast, quick lunch, or healthy vegetarian dinner. You can make them with chickpea flour and your favorite seasonal vegetables and bake them for 25 minutes.

4. Chickpea fritters

Our chickpea fritters are small patties made with canned or cooked chickpeas, fresh herbs, and chickpea flour and mashed with a potato masher, fork, or food processor. They are excellent for a delicious meal, snack, or appetizer, with pita bread in a wrap, salads, and bowls, or dip them in a creamy tahini sauce. It’s the perfect Italian appetizer and snack and accommodates most diets as it’s gluten-free and vegan.

6. Potato frittata

A perfect meal–prep and leftover-friendly meal, this potato frittata with leek is a weekday breakfast, lunch, or dinner champion. It’s a mix between an omelet and a quiche; it’s made with chickpea flour, baked in the oven, and without eggs, making it super easy and healthy.

7. Fried eggplant

Our fried eggplant recipe is super crunchy outside and tender inside. We make it without eggs, making it suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It’s an easy recipe to make, with six simple ingredients. Serve it with our delicious homemade marinara sauce and a delicious Italian salad for a tasty family dinner.

8. Zucchini fritters

Zucchini fritters are an easy and tasty recipe that everyone will love. They are golden brown, slightly caramelized on the outside, and soft, juicy, and flavorful. Make them with chickpea flour and serve them as a starter, side, or main with our marinara sauce, sour cream, or tzatziki sauce. You can deep-fry the zucchini in oil, cook them in the air-fryer, or bake them in the oven.

10. Breaded eggplant

Breaded eggplant is an easy eggplant recipe that you can enjoy as an appetizer, side dish, or main dish on top of pasta with a few spoonfuls of our delicious marinara sauce. The eggplants are baked in the oven or air fryer, tender inside and crispy outside. We show you how to make them without eggs and with chickpea flour.

11. Vegan carbonara

Our vegan carbonara is a simple recipe that is ready in 15 minutes. The taste of our carbonara sauce is similar to the taste of an authentic Italian pasta recipe. It’s full of umami, peppery, and eggy flavor, thanks to Kala Namak, a Himalayan black salt that tastes exactly like an egg.

12. Savory crepes

Our savory crepes recipe with chickpea flour is delicious, easy to make, and excellent for when you want to eat something special. These savory pancakes are wholesome and nutritious. They’re stuffed with a mushroom and sautèed kale filling and garnished with a quick and tasty white sauce. You can serve them with vegan hazelnut spread, banana, jam, peanut butter, maple syrup, or other fresh fruit. They are excellent for a special breakfast, snack, or dessert.

14. Lentil patties

These lentil patties, with cooked lentils, spices, fresh herbs, and garlic, are a Mediterranean–inspired and easy dinner idea. Lentil patties are satisfying and nutritious, rich in protein from lentils and chickpea flour that will keep you healthy and satiated.

15. Vegan french toast

Vegan French toast is a quick, delicious brunch recipe with maple syrup and fresh berries. You can use chickpea flour and cornstarch as gluten-free flour alternatives. Chickpea or garbanzo bean flour will add an eggy flavor and texture to your toast. For more gram flour recipes, see these protein-rich recipes:

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