27 chickpea recipes for when you’ve got a can and no real plan
A can of chickpeas can feel like a “just in case” ingredient until you know what to do with it. With the right recipes, they transform into hearty stews, crispy snacks, or satisfying mains. You’ll start reaching for them more often than you thought.
Buffalo Chickpea Salad
Buffalo sauce takes this chickpea salad to the next level. Packed with vegan chicken, chickpeas, veggies, fiery sauce, and an avocado ranch, it’s bold and flavorful. Get the recipe: Buffalo Chickpea Salad
Chickpea Burger Patties
These chickpea potato burgers are hearty, flavorful, and hold together just right without drying out. They’re a plant-powered option that works for veggie dinners, BBQs, or even a quick lunch on the go. Get the recipe: Chickpea Burger Patties
Hummus Crostini Appetizer
This hummus crostini appetizer comes together fast with garlic hummus, fresh parsley, and a balsamic drizzle. It’s simple, fresh, and perfect for easy entertaining. Get the Recipe: Hummus Crostini Appetizer
Classic Homemade Hummus
This homemade hummus is smooth, creamy, and packed with flavour. Whether dipping veggies, spreading it on a sandwich, or serving it with pita, it’s the perfect versatile snack. Get the recipe: Classic Homemade Hummus
Chocolate Chickpea Brownies
Chocolate chickpea brownies are decadent, chewy, and totally flourless. Made with simple ingredients, they’re rich, chocolatey, and way too easy to eat in one sitting. Get the recipe: Chocolate Chickpea Brownies
Cucumber Chickpea Salad
Cucumbers and chickpeas are a fantastic salad combination. Add a little red onion and feta cheese to give a little burst of flavor in every bite, and you have a salad for all occasions. Get the recipe: Cucumber Chickpea Salad
Chickpea Cookie Bars
Chickpea cookie bars aka blondies are incredibly chewy and surprisingly sweet, with a rich, nutty flavour. Made with chickpeas, they’re a great option for a gluten-free treat that packs in a bit of extra protein. Get the recipe: Chickpea Blondies
Tomato Chickpea Pasta
Chickpea pasta is a great fiber-boosting option because it’s made from chickpeas, naturally high in fiber and protein. For a quick and tasty meal, try an easy tomato chickpea pasta for a fiber-rich, filling, and delicious dinner. Get the recipe: Easy Tomato Chickpea Pasta
Chickpea Tuna Salad
This chickpea tuna salad is easy to throw together and features a little kick of spice. It’s fresh, filling, and works great for lunch or meal prep. Get the recipe: Chickpea Tuna Salad
Hummus Deviled Eggs
Hummus deviled eggs are a fun and protein-packed twist on the classic. It’s a unique and delicious way to put chickpeas to work. Get the recipe: Hummus Deviled Eggs
Easy Chickpea Burger Recipe
These easy chickpea burger patties are vegan, gluten-free, and ready in no time. With just 10 minutes of prep, you’ll have plenty of time to load up on toppings and sides. Get the Recipe: Easy Chickpea Burger Recipe
3-Ingredient Crispy Cocoa Air Fryer Chickpeas
Looking for a quick and easy chocolate snack? These 3-Ingredient Crispy Cocoa Chickpeas are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and sugar-free. This recipe can be made quickly and oil-free in the air fryer. Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Crispy Cocoa Air Fryer Chickpeas
Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry
This creamy coconut chickpea curry is loaded with wholesome spices and comes together in just one pot. Healthy, plant-based, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry
Avocado Chickpea Salad With Feta
This avocado chickpea salad is basically summer in a bowl, easy, fresh, and perfect for picnics or meal prep. Just toss crispy chickpeas, veggies, and lettuce with a simple olive oil dressing and you’re good to go. Get the recipe: Avocado Chickpea Salad With Feta
Slow Cooker Chickpea Curry
This chickpea curry is going to be the easiest curry you have ever made. With minimal prep required, the taste that comes from the flavours of this creamy chickpea curry is out of this world! Plus, it’s gluten-free, vegan, and, most importantly, affordable! Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chickpea Curry
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Spicy roasted chickpeas are the ultimate crunchy snack for movie night. With the perfect crunch and just the right amount of heat, they’re a fun alternative you’ll keep munching on through every cliffhanger. Get the recipe: Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Cucumber Hummus Sandwich
This vegan cucumber hummus sandwich is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. It is filled with many nutritious vegetables, too. Get the recipe: Cucumber Hummus Sandwich
Creamy Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Juicy grapes, crunchy pecans, and chickpeas tossed in a lemon-dill dressing and stuffed into buttery croissants make this sandwich seriously crave-worthy. This creamy chickpea salad sandwich might be the easiest vegetarian lunch you actually look forward to. Get the recipe: Creamy Chickpea Salad Sandwich
BBQ Vegan Chickpea Meatballs
These smoky vegan chickpea meatballs are the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. They’re savory, crowd-pleasing, and way too good not to share the recipe. Get the recipe: BBQ Vegan Chickpea Meatballs
Toasted Pine Nut Hummus
Toasted pine nut hummus is creamy, nutty, and loaded with Mediterranean vibes. The pomegranate seeds add that little pop of sweetness that makes it feel extra fancy. Get the recipe: Toasted Pine Nut Hummus
Homemade Chocolate Hummus
This rich and creamy dark chocolate hummus is a sneaky, healthy way to crush a chocolate craving. Made with chickpeas and tahini but tastes like straight-up dessert once the cocoa and maple syrup hit. Get the recipe: Homemade Chocolate Hummus
Chickpea Curry Soup
This chickpea curry soup is the perfect cozy meal to warm you up on a cold day. Hearty, protein-packed, and full of savory flavor, it’s ready in just 30 minutes with easy ingredients. Get the recipe: Chickpea Curry Soup
Pasta with Chickpeas
This pasta with chickpeas, or Pasta e Ceci, comes together with pantry staples like canned chickpeas, orecchiette pasta, tomatoes, and aromatics like onion, carrots, and celery. Ready in under an hour and totally customizable, it’s perfect when paired with fresh bread and a light tomato salad. Get the recipe: Pasta with Chickpeas
Thai Curry Chicken Soup
This Thai curry chicken soup is creamy, cozy, and packed with protein, with just the right amount of warm spice. Rich coconut milk balances the red curry heat, while crisp peppers add a pop of texture. Get the recipe: Thai Curry Chicken Soup
Chickpea Flour Pizza
This chickpea flour pizza has a crispy crust, melty cheese, and all your favorite veggie toppings. It’s high in protein and fiber, and comes together way faster than delivery. Get the recipe: Chickpea Flour Pizza
Italian Chopped Salad with Chickpeas
This Italian chopped salad is giving big flavor energy with crisp veggies, savory salami, provolone, and kalamata olives all tossed in zesty vinaigrette. And yes, those are marinated chickpeas in the mix, because even salads deserve a little extra. Get the recipe: Italian Chopped Salad with Chickpeas
Beans and Kale Soup with Kabocha Squash and Orzo
This beans and kale soup is plant-based comfort food at its finest, packed with kabocha squash, celery, carrots, kale, and green peas. Orzo pasta, chickpeas, and butter beans make it full of fiber. Get the Recipe: Beans and Kale Soup with Kabocha Squash and Orzo