40 Delicious And Easy Chickpea Recipes To Try

If you want to add flavor, protein, and fiber to your meals without compromising taste, you’re in for a treat. These approachable recipes will enable you to whip up a satisfying and nutritious meal with minimal effort and a low budget. Whether you prefer whole, mashed, or blended chickpeas, there’s a recipe here to suit every taste and cooking skill level. You will see the step-by-step process of soaking and cooking dried chickpeas to perfection and how to use them in protein-packed recipes that satisfy every palate.

2. Falafel

Falafels are deep-fried balls (we also do them in the air fryer) made out of soaked chickpeas, broad beans, or a combination of both. We will show you how easy it is to prepare falafel, cook it in oil or an air fryer, and serve it with tahini sauce and pita bread.

3. Chickpea pasta salad

You’ll love this chickpea pasta salad because it’s tasty, nourishing, and fulfilling, with plant-based protein, vitamins, and antioxidants. It’s an excellent recipe for meal prepping. It’s drizzled with mustard dressing and topped with creamy avocado. It’s a mouthwatering spread with simple ingredients. You can make it with canned or cooked dried chickpeas. TIP: if you don’t have tahini at home, try this no–tahini hummus instead.

5. Quick chickpea salad

This chickpea salad is easy, fulfilling, and nutritious. It is one of our favorite potluck and meal prep recipes. Make it in 15 minutes with simple, fresh ingredients and a refreshing lemon vinaigrette.

6. Air fryer chickpeas

Air fryer chickpeas are quick, healthy, easy to make, and delicious when topped on creamy soups like eggplant, cauliflower, and Turkish lentil soup. In less than 15 minutes, you’ll have a tasty, light, and crunchy snack. Please upgrade it to lunch on the go by serving it in a wrap with hummus or some warm pita bread.

8. Chickpea quinoa salad

This quinoa chickpea salad offers a nutritious, naturally vegan, gluten-free meal to please the pickiest eaters. We add a colorful palette of fresh veggies to this salad, which makes for an inviting and healthy lunch idea.

9. Chickpea fritters

Savor the crispy perfection of chickpea fritters, where the combination of red onions and nutritional yeast adds a delightful umami richness to every bite. This easy-to-make recipe promises a nutty blend of flavors and a healthy choice for a quick and satisfying snack or appetizer. The result is a vibrant and colorful salad recipe with the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and tangy.

11. Mashed chickpea salad

Vegan tuna is a quick and easy recipe made with mashed chickpeas and vegan mayonnaise. It’s the perfect replacement for tuna in a sandwich, filling a sweet potato as an appetizer or as a vegan tuna salad. It’s perfect as a tasty and easy everyday dinner or as a make-ahead meal.

13. Masabacha

Here is a modern and healthy recipe for a plant-based appetizer or dinner with family and friends. Our masabacha recipe has tender cooked chickpeas and tahini, and blending is not required.

14. Couscous salad

Chickpea is a beautiful pairing with healthy grains, such as barley, farro, and couscous. This couscous salad is easy, crunchy, ready in 20 minutes, and made with fresh vegetables. Add fresh veggies, olives, and chickpeas for a protein–rich, vitamin-packed meal. Pair it with a dollop of yogurt and white rice for a complete and satiating plant–based meal.

17. Orzo salad

Our orzo salad is a light, healthy, and tasty dish that is effortless to make with simple, fresh ingredients. Pair it with canned and rinsed chickpeas, and it’s a perfect starter, summer salad, and dinner idea.

18. Fatteh

A bed of creamy chickpea hummus is topped with crispy oven-baked pita chips and tender cumin-infused chickpeas.

19. Cauliflower salad

Roasted chickpeas quickly and easily add healthy protein and a tasty crunch to this creamy cauliflower salad. Imagine slightly charred cauliflower paired with nutty chickpeas, spiced with cumin, tossed with a creamy tahini dressing, and plenty of fresh lemon juice.

20. Curry chickpea salad

Curry chickpea salad is a refreshing creamy recipe with tahini, mango, and cooked chickpeas. It’s perfect as a make–ahead meal, for potlucks, and as a lunchbox meal.

21. Microwave sweet potato with chickpeas

On top of a microwave sweet potato, add couscous or bulgur salad with tomato and cucumber. Top your potato with crispy chickpeas, sliced black olives, and tahini sauce for a light and quick dinner.

22. Mediterranean farro salad

In just over 30 minutes, you can have a delicious, healthy, and satisfying Mediterranean farro salad. TIP: Make this grain bowl and meal–prep your next lunches or dinners.

23. Chickpea soup

This chickpea soup with canned chickpeas, potato, and Italian herbs is a perfect make-ahead meal. Canned tomatoes complement the nutty aroma of chickpeas well. Even chickpea skeptics will appreciate this wholesome soup.

24. Chickpea curry

Chickpeas are a wholesome and delicious addition to creamy curries; try this version with an aromatic Indian spice mix and a rich coconut sauce. Serve your curry on basmati rice and store potential leftovers in the fridge for up to five days.

25. Pasta e Ceci

This Italian pasta classic is creamy, healthy, and packed with tomato flavor. It’s a family–friendly meal cooked in one pot and a tasty cooking method with canned chickpeas.

26. African peanut stew

You can expect a beautifully creamy texture with rich and balanced savory flavors. It’s excellent for a weeknight dinner as well as for meal prep.

27. Moroccan chickpea stew

You can make this Moroccan chickpea stew in 30 minutes with simple ingredients for a wholesome weeknight dinner. Serve this one-pot meal with couscous, rice, or pita bread to sop up the flavorful sauce.

28. Chana dal with split chickpeas

Try the creamy goodness of split chickpea curry or Chana Dal, which features chickpeas harmoniously melding with spinach and fresh tomatoes. It’s a wholesome one-pot curry with a creative interpretation on an Indian recipe.

29. Cauliflower curry

Our cauliflower curry is an Indian-inspired recipe. Tender cauliflower florets simmer in a rich tomato and coconut milk sauce. Our recipe is mild, suitable for most palates, and an excellent starting point for cooking with chickpeas.

30. Chana masala

This chana masala is a simple yet flavorful recipe made in one pot with pantry staples. It can be served with sautéed greens, roti bread, rice, or naan bread. Chana Masala is an excellent way to enjoy a tasty, healthy meal that will nourish your body and soul.

31. Sweet potato curry

This curry can be made with little effort in one pot and is ready in about 30 minutes. Its taste is bold and well-balanced. It’s the perfect everyday family dinner, and you can add your preferred protein, such as chickpeas, lentils, or tofu. Add a dollop of yogurt, quick pickled red onions, and a generous squeeze of lemon to make your chana saag an even tastier dinner.

33. Harira soup

Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup with lentils, chickpeas, and a rich and flavorful broth with warm spices, herbs, and tomatoes. It’s a nourishing, fulfilling, high-protein meal with over 20 grams of healthy, high-quality plant protein per bowl. It’s comforting, vibrant, and with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors, it’s ideal for a weeknight dinner with friends and family.

35. Stuffed tomatoes

You’ll love this recipe because it combines the familiar flavors of rice and tomatoes with an aromatic filling made with chickpeas, spinach, and cumin. This recipe is perfect for meal prep. The tomatoes become more flavorful as the ingredients meld, and you can quickly reheat them in the microwave for a healthy lunch.

36. Paccheri pasta

This easy pasta dish combines large, tube-shaped paccheri pasta with tender chickpeas for a satisfying texture contrast. The chickpeas add protein and fiber to the pasta, making it a more nutritious Mediterranean meal.

37. Vegetable curry

Our hearty vegetable curry incorporates chickpeas and green peas as protein-rich additions to a medley of colorful vegetables. The chickpeas absorb the curry’s aromatic spices, making them flavorful and tender. The chickpeas add protein and a nutty flavor that complements the rice, olives, and mustard dressing.

39. Greek chickpea salad

This Mediterranean-inspired salad features chickpeas as the star ingredient, mixed with classic Greek flavors like feta, olives, and fresh vegetables. The chickpeas provide a hearty base that absorbs the flavors of the dressing with olive oil and oregano.

40. Roasted chickpeas

This simple snack is made by tossing cooked chickpeas with oil and spices and then roasting them until crispy. The result is a crunchy, nutty treat high in protein and fiber.

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