26 garbanzo bean recipes

Your basic hummus. Try adding a handful of black beans, spinach, or other "flavors" and spice to create your own unique taste!

Authentic hummus me tahini: chickpeas pushed through a sieve and whipped with tahini, lemon, olive oil, and garlic. Traditional Greek-Mediterranean method.

Absolutely loved it! The other salad I made yesterday, instead of couscous I used quinoa that is much healthier; didn't have cooked chickpea on hand, so I boiled some frozen soy beans instead, and it actually tasted amazing.

Refreshing Bulgar salad with garbanzo beans (chickpeas).

Hummus, perfect for dipping all kinds of veggies or for pita bread or a replacement from mayo.

A tasty make ahead vegetarian burger mix. Make in advance and have vege burgers ready in a flash for a quick and healthy snack or meal.

Armenian stew layers dried apricots, chickpeas, and lentils with sliced onions and molasses for a rustic vegetarian one-pot. Naturally vegan, fiber-rich, and served over brown rice.

Three-bean rice casserole baked in a Dutch oven with tomatoes, green chiles, peas, and corn. Vegan, feeds a crowd, and practically cooks itself.

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.

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.

Mixed bean soup: a hearty medley of ten beans, peas, and lentils soaked and slow-simmered into a thick, savory pot, finished with red wine and fresh parsley. Frugal, high-fibre comfort in a bowl.

Garlic garbanzos are roasted chickpeas tossed with olive oil, garlic, and fresh thyme, then served warm on toothpicks like a Spanish bar snack. A fast, low-fat, vegan appetizer that's ready in about 30 minutes.

Chickpea and eggplant stew baked with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh mint. A hearty vegan Mediterranean stew with crispy, salted eggplant and creamy chickpeas.

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.

Garlic and chickpea dip with two whole heads of boiled garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Chilled in a mold and served with tomatoes.

Three beans mingle with zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and banana peppers in this Southwestern-spiced vegetable soup. Red wine and cumin add warmth to this hearty, healthy bowl.