13 Easy Chickpeas Recipes for Dinner
These delicious chickpea recipes make super hearty plant-based meals. All you need is canned chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, and some vegetarian ingredients, and you’re all set.
These little beans are a great form of plant-based protein. You can roast them, stew them, do just about anything to them. They’re also great in hummus recipes and chickpea salad recipes.
Chickpeas make for great weeknight dinners. Many of these recipes are one-dish meals. None of them take a lot of time to make.
You may also want to check out our couscous recipes, quinoa recipes and meatless meals. There are lots of great Meatless Monday options in all of those!
Best Chickpea Recipes
This chickpea ratatouille is a super easy ratatouille recipe. All you need is one pot and less than 15 ingredients. Chickpeas are not typically included in ratatouille but they add flavor, texture and extra plant protein.
This recipe makes a few servings so it would also be a great meal prep option.
Gluten-Free + Vegan Chickpea Nuggets (Allergy-Free, Grain-Free)
This is a vegan version of chicken nuggets that's also, amazingly, gluten free. They're chickpea based with some veggies, some great seasonings and chickpea "panko" breadcrumbs.
This meatless meatloaf is a delicious, holiday-worthy vegan main course. It’s moist and flavorful, with a satisfying, meaty texture. This nutritious vegan meatloaf is easy to make and can be prepared in advance.
Sticky Sesame Chickpeas are sweet with a nutty, umami flavor. They're so easy and quick to make, and a great source of plant protein. These can be ready to serve in less than 15 minutes.
This one-pot sweet potato chickpea spinach curry is incredibly hearty, cozy, and filling! Minimal effort required, this one-pot dish is ready in 30 minutes. A perfect meatless meal that your whole family will love.
This vegan massaman curry recipe delivers delectable flavor with the perfect combination of spicy and sweet commonly found in most Thai curry recipes. This Thai massaman curry with chickpeas and potatoes is ready in less than 30 minutes so it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Greek Chickpea Soup is a vegetarian version of the traditional Greek Avgolemono using chickpeas in place of chicken. Comforting broth, chickpeas and rice, aromatic leeks and garlic, bright lemon, and fresh dill create a satisfying, lively meal ready in just 30 minutes.
This easy Chickpea and Spinach Curry with coconut milk is so simple and nourishing. On busy days it takes less than 30 minutes to make. And you may have lots of the ingredients you need in the kitchen already. It's vegan and gluten free too so no one is left out!
Indian vegetable curry is a very easy to make and flavorful curry loaded with a lot of vegetables. Serve it with basmati rice or any Indian flatbread to enjoy a delicious home-cooked Indian meal. It's a must try recipe by every curry lover.
This lemon broccoli chickpea pasta has a perfectly balanced flavor with super simple ingredients. The bright, lemony sauce and the bitter, earthy broccoli make for a perfect pair. What’s more, this pasta has a healthful punch of protein and fiber thanks to the power of chickpeas! Overall, this easy chickpea pasta is one satisfying meal that also happens to be great for you.
Chickpea Rice Casserole with Curried Vegetables (gluten free, soy free and oil free)
This is quick to make, and you can get several days of lunch out of one batch. It has plenty of flavor, but you can also add hot sauce if you want some spice.
Based upon the Indian chickpea curry, chana masala, this easy and delicious vegan chickpea tomato curry is on the table in under 30 minutes. Made from mostly store cupboard ingredients, it is a simple recipe that is perfect for meal prepping or freezing for busy weeknights.
Wholesome, satisfying and packed with flavor, this Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry is the perfect easy meal. This vegan dinner is budget-friendly, gluten-free and it’s great for meal prep!
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