525 chickpea recipes

Moroccan-style okra and chickpea tagine simmered with tomatoes, red bell pepper, cumin, ginger, and a swirl of harissa. A vegan North African stew where blanching keeps the okra tender, not slimy.

Curried chickpeas with steamed broccoli, turnips, and pearl barley tossed in curry powder, lemon juice, and fresh chives. A quick vegan bowl that comes together in minutes.

Chickpea and spinach soup spices a creamy chickpea base with curry, cardamom, and nutmeg, then folds in tender wilted spinach. Vegetarian, lightly creamy from skim milk and a partial puree, ready in under an hour.

Canned chickpeas transformed into a fragrant curry with fried onions, garlic, whole spices, and curry powder. A quick channa masala that smells incredible and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Chickpea salad with tahini made from dried garbanzo beans, lemon, garlic, cumin, and coriander. A from-scratch hummus-style dip that's sieved smooth and chilled overnight for the best flavor.

Chickpea and green bean salad with two separate garam masala dressings, garlic, cayenne, and fresh ginger. A spiced bean salad served cold or at room temperature.

Homemade hummus made from dried chickpeas cooked from scratch, blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Cooking your own chickpeas gives a creamier, smoother dip than canned.

Chickpea dip with 6 cloves of garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice pureed smooth. A tahini-free hummus-style appetizer served with pita bread, scallions, crackers, or red cabbage.

Classic hummus made the simple Levantine way: chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic blended smooth, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of parsley.

Couscous and chickpea salad with julienned ham, raisins, fresh vegetables, and a cumin-turmeric lemon dressing. A colorful 30-minute lunch salad that's equally great for meal prep or potlucks.

Chickpeas, brown rice, and sweet corn bake with curry spices and caramelized onions for a hearty vegetarian casserole that's naturally vegan and filling.

A quick microwave chickpea and zucchini curry with seitan, raisins, and mild curry paste in tomato sauce. Vegetarian, low-fat, and ready in 30 minutes.

A quick vegetarian Indian chickpea curry with popping mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin, and ginger. Ready in under 40 minutes with just a handful of pantry spices. Vegan-friendly and naturally gluten-free.

Fiery chickpea and butter bean pasta simmered in vegetable stock with hot chili peppers and jalapeños. A hearty, protein-packed vegan pasta that brings serious heat in just 30 minutes.

Rustic Spanish chickpea soup with chorizo, ham hock, carrots, and tomato sauce simmered in chicken broth. Hearty, smoky, and on the table in just 30 minutes.

Moroccan chickpea soup with saffron, turmeric, ginger, and potatoes simmered in stock with tomato paste. A warming vegetarian soup finished with fresh lemon juice.