So excited to share some incredible new ways to use one of my favorite pantry staples: chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans. I’ve always loved cooking with chickpeas because of how versatile and nutrient-dense they are. This roundup is filled with over 30 of the best healthy chickpea recipes that are easy to make and so delicious. Get ready for some new favorite recipes to add to your menu this week.
Disclaimer: I also included two sweet recipes that use chickpea flour, because the more chickpeas the merrier!
Reasons to love cooking with chickpeas
- They’re inexpensive – a can is usually under $2.
- Yes, you can eat chickpeas raw and straight from the can! This makes them easy for throwing into salads and other cold recipes.
- They’re neutral in flavor, which makes them super versatile. Add your favorite sauces and spices to your chickpea recipes and they’ll easily take on the delicious flavors.
- They’re a great plant-based protein source with about 6g of protein and fiber per serving. You can swap chickpeas in for tons of different meat recipes.
- Chickpeas are the perfect way to add texture. Toss them or blend them into curries and soups for a creamy texture without adding cream or milk.
What can you make with chickpeas?
The options are truly endless! In this roundup, you’ll find cold chickpea recipes like salads and wraps, plenty of cozy soups, chilis and curries, plus a few baked goods using a can of chickpeas to satisfy your sweet tooth. I included plenty of vegan chickpea recipes, a few with meat and tons of gluten and grain free options, so there’s something for everyone here.
Should we start eating chickpeas for every meal of the day? Why not!
Veggie-Based Salads
Spicy Cashew Thai Chickpea Broccoli Salad
The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
Easy Mediterranean Pesto Chickpea Salad
Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad
Middle Eastern Chickpea & Black Bean Salad
Chopped Thai Chickpea Salad with Curry Peanut Dressing
Healthy Chicken Chickpea Chopped Salad
Quinoa & Pasta Salads
Vibrant Curry Cashew Chickpea Quinoa Salad
One Pot Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Roasted Veggie, Chickpea & Pesto Quinoa Salad
Avocado & Tomato Chickpea Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Sandwiches & Wraps
Vegan Curry Chickpea Salad Collard Wraps
Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad Sandwich with Cranberries + Lemon
Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps
Soups, Stews & Chilis
Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Moroccan Stew
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Chickpea Chili
Golden Turmeric Chickpea Chicken Soup
Comfort Food Mains
Brown Butter Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Chickpeas
Mama’s Chickpeas in Sofrito with Arroz con Gandules
Vegan & Gluten Free Curry Chickpea Pot Pie with Sweet Potato ‘Crust’
30 Minute Vegan Stir Fry Sesame Noodles with Chickpeas & Basil
Healing Lemongrass Chickpea Thai Green Curry with Toasted Coconut Brown Rice
Healthy Sesame-Orange Ginger Chickpea Stir-Fry
30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo
Kung Pao Chickpea & Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry
Nourishing Yellow Chickpea Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Brown Rice
Thai Peanut Coconut Cauliflower Chickpea Curry
Hummus & Snacks
Cilantro Pistachio Pesto Hummus
4 Ingredient Mustard Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Sweets
Flourless Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies {vegan, gluten-free & healthy}
Fluffy Flourless Peanut Butter Chickpea Muffins
Chickpea Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan-friendly!)
Chickpea Flour Banana Bread (gluten free!)
I know you’re going to love these delicious, healthy recipes using chickpeas. If you make any, be sure to head to the recipe to leave a comment & rating so I know how you liked it! It encourages others to try out the recipe, too. Enjoy, xo!
Those blondies are amazing! going to try adding cocoa powder and a bit of almond milk to make brownies 🙂 thanks for the round up of chickpea content!
Aren’t they awesome?! One of my go-to’s! Let me know how the brownies turn out, too 🙂
Those blondies are amazing! going to try adding cocoa powder and a bit of almond milk to make brownies 🙂 thanks for the round up of chickpea content!
Aren’t they awesome?! One of my go-to’s! Let me know how the brownies turn out, too 🙂
Love this roundup! Can’t wait to try some of the desserts.
I’m so glad! Yes – delicious baked goods with chickpeas 🙂
Wow. Im not creative in the kitchen at all. My talents lie elsewhere. I can’t tell you much I appreciate your recipes and look forward to trying them out. Keep up the great work.
I’m so happy to hear that, Leila! Enjoy!
These recipes are all so great. We really appreciate them as my husbands heart doctor has recommended that he have 120g of protein a day. It’s a struggle and these recipes will certainly help!! Also, it is just wonderful to have the nutrition counts included for each recipe. As a heart patient he is, of course, also restricted on his sodium content. I was hoping that it would be possible for you to include the sodium counts in your future recipes. I have a feeling there are other people out there that would find it useful as well. Thanks you so much for all that you do.
Perfect! I hope you two finds some recipes you love in here. And noted on the sodium content, I will definitely keep that in mind while I’m calculating nutrition in the future!
These recipes are all so great. We really appreciate them as my husbands heart doctor has recommended that he have 120g of protein a day. It’s a struggle and these recipes will certainly help!! Also, it is just wonderful to have the nutrition counts included for each recipe. As a heart patient he is, of course, also restricted on his sodium content. I was hoping that it would be possible for you to include the sodium counts in your future recipes. I have a feeling there are other people out there that would find it useful as well. Thanks you so much for all that you do.
Perfect! I hope you two finds some recipes you love in here. And noted on the sodium content, I will definitely keep that in mind while I’m calculating nutrition in the future!
I love being distracted by this post while at work! HA! I have made #9 and #11, want someone to make me that sandwich PRONTO, and am going to work on prioritizing the rest of these while I am ‘working.’ Oops. Really love a reason to buy lemongrass tho! YAYE!
Haha tons of goodness in this round up! That sandwich is amazing, and the curry with lemongrass is the BEST. Enjoy!
I love being distracted by this post while at work! HA! I have made #9 and #11, want someone to make me that sandwich PRONTO, and am going to work on prioritizing the rest of these while I am ‘working.’ Oops. Really love a reason to buy lemongrass tho! YAYE!
Haha tons of goodness in this round up! That sandwich is amazing, and the curry with lemongrass is the BEST. Enjoy!
Would other beans (ie cannellini beans) be able to replace the chickpeas in the baked goods/blondies?
I haven’t tried it but I think cannellini beans will work!
Would other beans (ie cannellini beans) be able to replace the chickpeas in the baked goods/blondies?
I haven’t tried it but I think cannellini beans will work!
I love chickpeas! They add a bit of texture to some of the recipes I whip at home. I haven’t tried adding it along with peanut butter, though! I think I’ll be trying it soon! 🙂 Thank you for sharing this list with us!
I love chickpeas too! Perfect for boosting protein in a recipe 🙂 Hope you find some new ones to try in here!
I love chickpeas! They add a bit of texture to some of the recipes I whip at home. I haven’t tried adding it along with peanut butter, though! I think I’ll be trying it soon! 🙂 Thank you for sharing this list with us!
I love chickpeas too! Perfect for boosting protein in a recipe 🙂 Hope you find some new ones to try in here!
Yummy!
Yummy!
Chickpeas are one of my favorite superfoods due to its richness, flavor and nutritional facts. I love your twists on the recipes. I would definitely try this.
Mine too! Hope you find some go-to’s in here.