We love dried or canned chickpeas transformed into hummus, in chana masala and as a filling chickpea salad, but there are so many more unique and tasty ways to enjoy this popular legume. From flavourful pasta sauce to pizza and soup, get ready for some new and delicious chickpea recipes.
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Smoky Chickpea Pizza With Labneh
A crispy pita pizza starring smoky stewed chickpeas with a few scoops of creamy labneh and a runny egg in the middle. Want to stick to a classic chickpea recipe? Here are some creamy hummus recipes.
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Chorizo and Chickpea Sauce With Rice Pasta
Packed with Spanish chorizo and fresh herbs, this simple weeknight pasta allows you to make the tasty chickpea tomato sauce ahead of time.
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Smoky Chickpeas On Grilled Toast With Poached Eggs and Zahtar
Spice up your typical beans on toast with this decadent dish of smoky stewed chickpeas with poached eggs and zahtar on toasted bread. Here are some quick and easy meals for one.
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Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas
No one will expect the delicate flavours in this tasty, hummus-like dip. Unlike hummus, each bite is bursting with Italian flavours like tomatoes, garlic and Parmesan. Here are more Ina Garten veggie side dishes.
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Chickpea Chili in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Another reason to love chickpeas! Root veggies, tomato sauce and canned chickpeas come together for a delightful dinner that you can make in just 15 minutes.
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Chickpea and Potato Soup
If you’re looking for a healthy, hearty soup with a lot of bite, look no further than this creamy and delicious vegetarian main.
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Vegan Meringues
You’ll never drain chickpea water down the sink again! The leftover liquid can be whipped up into the most delightful vegan meringues — just fold in chocolate chips or any flavouring you like, then use it as the base for a healthy vegan dessert.
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Cozy One-Pot Pasta and Chickpea Stew
Noodles and chickpeas may not be the most obvious pairing, but this vegetarian pasta dish will turn you into a convert! Bonus: You likely have all the ingredients you need to make it on hand.
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Vegan Sloppy Joe Sliders
These delightfully messy handheld sandos swap in chickpeas in place of ground beef for a vegan twist on a comfort food classic.
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Gluten-Free Chickpea Pancakes
Chickpeas for breakfast? Yes, please! Get an extra dose of healthy protein with this gluten-free brunch recipe.