14 Chickpea Recipes You’ll Love

Looking for healthy & delicious chickpea recipe ideas? These are the tastiest chickpea recipes on this little corner of the internet.

If you’re wondering what you can make with chickpeas, I’ve got you covered. 1) I love chickpeas and use them often. 2) I have at least 5 cans of them in my pantry at ALL TIMES, and 3) Some of the most popular recipes on this website are made with chickpeas! From adding them to salads to using them as a meat substitute in dishes – there are so many ways to use chickpeas.

Chickpeas are seriously packed with health benefits. They have 39g of protein in one cup and have a ton of iron and calcium. Adding more of them to your diet will do your body good!

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

5 from 15 votes

This delicious chickpea salad recipe is full of flavor, vegan, and packed with protein. It makes for a very satisfying and healthy lunch.

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Vegan Chickpea Teriyaki Meal Prep Bowls

4.89 from 26 votes

This recipe for Chickpea Teriyaki bowls with crunchy broccoli and savory soy sauce is a quick, easy and healthy idea for vegan meal prep.

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One-Pot Vegan Chickpea and Potato Curry

4.39 from 39 votes

Making curry has never been easier! This vegan One-Pot Chickpea and Potato Curry recipe is SO SIMPLE to make and uses familiar ingredients like rice, vegetables, and coconut milk. Feed the whole family or meal prep for the week!

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Chickpea Teriyaki in Pineapple Bowls

5 from 1 vote

This is a vegan-ized version of the Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Bowl recipe my friend, Brie, makes. It’s oil-free and naturally sweetened with pineapple juice. Perfect vegan dinner recipe for a date night or fun dinner with friends.

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Oil-Free Hummus

4.66 from 20 votes

I can't make a list of chickpea recipes and forget my favorite hummus. This version is made oil-free.

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

4.67 from 15 votes

This recipe for chickpea noodle soup is a vegan twist on chicken noodle soup – and it’s BETTER. Just pure veggie deliciousness here. This soup is healthy, but comforting and hearty.

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Buffalo Chickpea Wraps

4.88 from 8 votes

This recipe for buffalo chickpea wraps takes about 20 minutes and requires just 6 simple ingredients. 

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Easy Vegan Meatball Recipe with Chickpeas

4.66 from 142 votes

These homemade, oil-free vegan chickpea meatballs are insanely flavorful – even meat-eaters will love them! Enjoy in pasta or meatball subs.

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Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich

4.48 from 44 votes

This vegan buffalo chickpea salad sandwich recipe is spicy, satiating, and delicious.

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Chickpea Salad Appetizer Bites

5 from 1 vote

This is a yummy vegan appetizer or snack that is super simple to put together. Homemade chickpea salad, on top of bagel chips or baguette slices, with vegan bacon on top.

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Vegan Chopped Salad

5 from 1 vote

Vegan chopped salad made with a variety of vegetables, chickpeas and plant-based “bacon” bits with a few delicious dressing options!

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Vegan Pot Pie

4.91 from 41 votes

The best vegan pot pie made with chickpeas and vegetables.

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

4.85 from 13 votes

This easy and delicious roasted red pepper hummus recipe makes for a tasty vegan appetizer or snack.

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Hummus Wraps

5 from 5 votes

Easy and healthy rainbow hummus wraps made with fresh vegetables.

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Now, you know just what to make with that can of chickpeas. Pin this so you don’t forget! Bookmark it, e-mail it to your aunt Judy and tell your dog about it. My dogs love chickpeas, so, that is a completely valid suggestion.

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