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21 Creative Chickpea Recipes to Make Delicious Use of the Pantry Staple

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Harissa-Sauced Chickpeas with Scrambled Eggs

Chickpeas are a common ingredient featured in trendy dishes and food products these days. The mighty little legumes are low-calorie while packing a decent amount of fiber, protein, and other nutrients. If chickpeas are becoming a pantry staple for you, we have a slew of chickpea recipes to try. Whether you're looking for a chickpea curry recipe, chickpea soup, or an easy chickpea recipe for dinner, there's a recipe here for you. Most of these chickpea recipes are vegetarian, but we've got a few with meat sprinkled in, too.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Chili

Mediterranean Chickpea Chili
Credit: Andy Lyons
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Add some Mediterranean influence to your weekly meal plan with a comforting bowl of chickpea soup. Our satisfying meatless chili gets 15 grams of plant-based protein per serving. Enjoy topped with tangy feta and a bit of lemon peel.

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Chickpea Tikka Masala

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If chicken tikka masala is a go-to order for you, just wait until you try this vegetarian chickpea recipe. The aromatic spices in the masala sauce add a rich flavor to the chickpeas and veggies. Serve with hot cooked rice for a one-bowl meal you'll crave all the time.

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Hummus 4 Ways

four bowls of hummus – beet, lime-avocado, beet, and squash
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We love that chickpeas can be pureed into an ultra-smooth dip (or spread) for pita chips, veggies, wraps, and more. Skip the store and make our basic chickpea hummus recipe. From there, transform it into one of four amazing flavor variations: bell pepper, roasted squash, lime avocado, or roasted beet.

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Harissa-Sauced Chickpeas with Scrambled Eggs

Harissa-Sauced Chickpeas with Scrambled Eggs
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Harissa is a spicy chili paste commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine. It becomes an irresistible base in the sauce for our chickpea recipe. Mixed with scrambled eggs (and don't forget toasted bread for dipping!), this is an easy vegetarian dinner everyone will love. 

Related: Our Best One-Dish Dinner Recipes for Irresistible Meals Any Night of the Week

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Chickpea and Freekeh Salad

Chickpea and Freekah Salad
Credit: Andy Lyons
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It's easy to incorporate more whole grains into your meals with delicious chickpea recipes like this one. Freekeh is a hearty grain filled with fiber and protein. We added salami to this cool salad, but you can leave it out to keep it meat-free. Make this speedy salad ahead of time so you can have a quick, ready-made lunch.

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Chickpea Alfredo with Spring Veggies

Chickpea Alfredo with Spring Veggies
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You might have heard of chickpea pasta before, but this takes that term to the next level. While this picture looks like a creamy Alfredo sauce, it's actually completely dairy free. That's right, this vegan pasta sauce features a chickpea- and cashew mixture that's not only delicious but healthy.

Related: Vegan Dinner Recipes That Are Truly Delicious

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Pumpkin, Chickpea, and Red Lentil Stew

Pumpkin, Chickpea, and Red Lentil Stew
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This chickpea stew is perfect for a cozy winter night, but it's good enough that you'll probably crave it just as much on a summer day. Chickpeas, pumpkin (or winter squash), and lentils swimming in a gingery-tomato base make a perfect vegetarian bowl of goodness. Bonus: It's a slow cooker stew for less mess and hands-on time.

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Asparagus Falafel

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Enjoy a taste of spring in our take on falafel. Fresh asparagus goes into the mix for a delicious chickpea patty recipe. The secret to getting a nice crunch? A hint of cornmeal. Wrap up these beauties in a pita or simply serve over a bed of greens with our homemade creamy dressing.

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Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas

Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas
Credit: Andy Lyons
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When you need a healthy side for dinner, consider this roasted vegetable and chickpea recipe. It's simply seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and a bit of sugar (giving it a nice caramelized flavor). Enjoy it alongside chicken breast or baked salmon for an easy meal.

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Roasted Indian Chicken, Vegetables, and Chickpeas

Roasted Indian Chicken, Vegetables, and Chickpeas
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This unforgettable sheet-pan dinner is about to be added to your regular dinner plans. We pack a ton of warm spices (turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, to name a few) into every bite of chickpeas, chicken, cauliflower, and carrots. Drizzle with lime juice after roasting to make the flavors pop.

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Garbanzo Bean-Veggie Pitas with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Garbanzo Bean-Veggie Pitas with Creamy Avocado Dressing
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Need a new healthy lunch idea while on a budget? Try these delicious chickpea pitas we make by utilizing dried chickpeas. They take a bit of time to make, but you get way more chickpeas as a result. 

Buy It: 2-Pack Faraon Garbanzos, 32-ounces ($7, Walmart) 

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Indian Chickpea and Vegetable Curry

Indian Chickpea and Vegetable Curry
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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Chickpeas are commonly found in Indian cuisine. This delicious chickpea curry develops rich flavor after sitting in the slow cooker all day. If you're in a time crunch, make it in your pressure cooker! Serve over hot cooked rice, add some cilantro, and dive in.

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Farro, Chickpeas, and Greens

Farro, Chickpeas, and Greens
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Join the grain bowl game with this fabulous chickpea recipe. It's a 30-minute plant-based meal that will leave you feeling full and energized. Choose whatever leafy greens you have on hand (we like mustard greens or kale).

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Chickpea-Herb Flatbreads

Chickpea-Herb Flatbreads pizza recipe
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Pizza lovers will swoon for this chickpea recipe. The "sauce" used is made from an irresistible combo of chickpeas, tahini (sesame seed paste), and fresh herbs. Every bite is light and refreshing, but still hearty to be a complete meal with 16 grams of protein per flatbread.

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Barbecue Spice Roasted Chickpeas

Barbecue Spice Roasted Chickpeas
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Roasted chickpeas are a super healthy snack to grab when you want something crunchy that's not a potato chip. Here we spiced them with a smoky barbecue seasoning that will have you coming back for at least a couple handfuls. 

Related: 11 More Chickpea Snack Recipes

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Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich on toasted ciabatta bread in parchment paper
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This chickpea salad might be even better than the meaty version. Smashed chickpeas get a similar treatment as chicken salad with a blend of mayo, pickles, mustard, and herbs. Carrots are added for nutrients and crunch. Serve on bread or eat it right out of the bowl with a spoon (it's that good!).

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Chickpea Cauliflower "Couscous"

Chickpea Cauliflower "Couscous"
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Here's a veggie-filled chickpea recipe to add to your Mediterranean diet plan. The skillet meal uses riced cauliflower as the low-carb grain replacement. Tossed in butter with apricots and garlic, just watch everyone's plate get cleaned.

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Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

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Butternut squash, chickpeas, and coconut milk combine for the ultimate vegetarian curry. Green curry paste adds the perfect amount of heat to every bite. Add cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime for a zesty finish.

Related: Homemade Curry Recipes You Can Make in Under 45 Minutes

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Chickpea Salad with Tuna

Chickpea Salad with Tuna
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Tuna salad is great, but it's even better with chickpeas! We spiced-up this canned tuna and chickpea recipe with roasted red peppers, cumin, garlic, and lemon juice. Feta adds a delicious tangy bite.

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Fluffernutter Dessert Hummus

Fluffernutter Dessert Hummus
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Who said chickpeas are reserved for savory dishes? This dessert hummus recipe includes chickpeas, but you'd never tell thanks to the addition of peanut butter, marshmallow cream, and vanilla. Enjoy with fresh apple slices or pretzel rods for a bit of salty-sweet.

Test Kitchen Tip: Don't toss the liquid in the can! Known as aquafaba, you can use it as a vegan egg white substitute to make meringues and more.

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Spiced Apple and Chickpea Muffins

Spiced Apple and Chickpea Muffins
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Work-in additional fiber to your breakfast with this delicious chickpea muffin recipe. These healthy muffins keep the calorie count down by using low-fat yogurt and unsweetened applesauce. The result is a moist, sweet muffin that is perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack.

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    13 of 21 Farro, Chickpeas, and Greens
    14 of 21 Chickpea-Herb Flatbreads
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