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    Home » Dinner Recipes

    25 Chickpea Recipes That Taste Amazing

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Apr 15, 2019 | Modified: Jul 27, 2023

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    From roasted chickpea recipes to hummus to tagine there are so many delicious ways to serve chickpeas! This is a round up of amazing chickpea recipes from around the internet.

    I don't know about you but I always have a couple of tins of chickpeas knocking around my kitchen cupboards. They're such a fantastic ingredient full of protein, fibre and iron as well as being gluten free.

    Thanks to all that goodness they keep you full for a long time which makes them the perfect ingredient to use in vegetarian and vegan cooking although I have definitely been known to use them as a compliment to meat in a dish as well. 

    Canned chickpeas can be used straight from the tin so they work well in salads but added to soups, stews and pasta dishes they're also amazing!

    Best Chickpea Recipes

    So with all that in mind, I wanted to round up all of the most amazing chickpea recipes I could find so that you've got somewhere to refer to when you want to use a tin of these incredible legumes! With this collection of chickpea dishes you've got dinner tonight sorted.

    Are canned chickpeas healthy?

    Unlike lots of other canned ingredients, canned beans still retain their nutritional value so they're a healthy option when you're in a hurry.

    Are chickpeas good for weight loss?

    As part of a healthy diet chickpeas can be good for helping with weight management as they contain high levels of protein and fibre which help you feel full for longer after eating them. They're also low in fat and can work well as a replacement for meat in lots of dishes.

    Dried chickpea recipes

    In my cooking I tend to use tinned chickpeas because I'm not great at remembering to plan ahead and soak them the night before but all of the below recipes will work with either dried or canned. Lots of people think that soaked dried chickpeas are preferable to canned ones so if you have the time then give them a try!

    How long does it take to cook chickpeas?

    If you're using dried chickpeas you can cook them in water on the stovetop. For firm chickpeas cook them for about 25 minutes, for softer chickpeas cook for up to 50 minutes. 

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    Baked Falafel Burgers with Chipotle Mayo

    Side on shot of baked falafel burger with rocket and pickled onions

    Indian Spiced Chickpeas and Greens

    Indian Spiced Chickpeas and Greens in a white bowl

    Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus

    Overhead shot of butternut squash hummus with a hand and bread

    Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Side on shot of chickpea salad sandwich

    Biryani with Cauliflower & Chickpeas

    Biryani with Cauliflower & Chickpeas on a plate with a spotted cloth on a wooden tray

    Chickpea Gyros

    Overhead shot of chickpea gyros

    Harissa Chickpea Stew with Aubergine

    Side on shot of harissa chickpea stew with couscous and herbs in a blue bowl

    Roasted Tomato Chickpea Soup

    White bowl of tomato and chickpea soup on a white cloth with bread

    Vegetable Tagine with Chickpeas

    Side on shot of vegetable tagine with couscous in a blue bowl on a grey background

    Vegan Ranch Chickpea Veggie Burgers

    Side on shot of veggie burger

    Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk

    Chickpea curry in a white bowl with roti

    Masala Chana Chaat

    White bowl of masala chana chaat

    Pasta & Chickpea Soup with Cheesy Toasts

    This pasta & chickpea soup is a filling dinner especially topped with these incredible cheesy toasts. Add a sprinkling of parmesan for a burst of flavour!

    Chickpea Red Onion Focaccia

    Overhead shot of chickpea focaccia in a skillet

    Garlic Pasta with Broccoli, Chickpeas & Chorizo

    This garlic pasta is a simple weeknight meal packed with garlicky flavour and topped with delicious roasted broccoli, crispy chickpeas and chorizo. Finished with a poached egg.

    Pizza Hummus

    Overhead shot of pizza hummus with bread

    Pan Fried Sea Bass with Spiced Chickpeas

    Overhead shot of fried sea bass and chickpeas in a blue bowl

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    Overhead shot of Mediterranean chickpea salad in a white bowl with lemon

    Lighter Herby Baked Falafel with Chickpeas

    Baked falafel in a flatbread with cucumber, tomato and feta

    Harissa Roasted Carrot Soup with Crispy Chickpeas

    Close up of chickpeas on carrot soup

    Winter Broccoli & Wild Rice Salad

    Close up of winter broccoli & wild rice salad on a pink plate with a fork and striped cloth

    Moroccan Salad with Quinoa & Chickpeas

    Close up of chickpea salad

    Chickpea Quinoa Veggie Burgers

    Avocado slices on top of chickpea veggie burgers

    Kale Salad with Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

    Close up of kale salad with chickpeas

    Vegan Pressure Cooker Coconut Curry with Sweet Potatoes

    Close up of coconut curry in a bowl

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