Chickpeas are one of the most versatile ingredients you can keep in your pantry. You can turn them into crispy snacks, creamy hummus, hearty salads, easy dinners, wraps, burgers, dips, and even a sweet treat. These 42 chickpea recipes include plenty of familiar favorites along with some creative ways to use chickpeas that you may not have tried before.
Instant Pot Chickpeas From Scratch
Instant Pot chickpeas are an easy way to cook dried chickpeas from scratch without soaking them first. Keep a batch in the fridge or freezer and use them for hummus, salads, bowls, soups, and other chickpea recipes.
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Hot Hummus
This spicy hummus gets its heat from Turkish hot pepper paste or sambal oelek, balanced with tahini, lemon, and garlic. It has a smooth, whipped texture and works with pita, crackers, vegetables, sandwiches, and wraps.
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Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip
This vegan buffalo chicken dip puts a plant-based spin on the classic hot party dip. Chickpeas give the creamy dip some substance while buffalo sauce brings the familiar spicy flavor, making it a great choice for serving with chips or vegetables.
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Chickpea Taco Quesadillas
These chickpea taco quesadillas turn seasoned chickpeas, melted cheese, and tortillas into a quick meatless dinner. Add your favorite taco toppings and serve them with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
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Pan Fried Chickpeas
Pan-fried chickpeas are a quick stovetop snack with crisp edges and plenty of savory seasoning. They also make a simple crunchy topping for salads, grain bowls, or soups.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Sun-dried tomatoes give this creamy homemade hummus a rich, savory flavor and a colorful twist. It’s an easy dip for pita and vegetables, but it also works beautifully as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
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Chickpea Taco Salad
This chickpea taco salad is an easy way to turn taco night into a hearty salad. Seasoned chickpeas join lettuce, vegetables, black beans, corn, and crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying meatless meal.
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Air Fryer Ranch Chickpeas
These air fryer ranch chickpeas are crisp, crunchy, and seasoned with tangy ranch flavor. Eat them by the handful or use them to add crunch to salads, bowls, and wraps.
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Everything Bagel Hummus
Everything bagel seasoning gives this homemade hummus all the savory flavors of an everything bagel, while roasted garlic adds a mellow, sweet garlic flavor. Serve it as a dip, spread it on toast or sandwiches, or add it to a snack plate.
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Thai Red Curry Chickpeas
Thai red curry chickpeas are a cozy weeknight dinner made with tender chickpeas simmered in a fragrant red curry sauce. Serve them over rice for an easy meatless meal.
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Roasted Harissa Cauliflower with Crispy Chickpeas
Roasted cauliflower gets a spicy boost from harissa while crispy chickpeas add a hearty, crunchy element. Serve this colorful combination as a side dish or build it into a grain bowl.
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Chickpea Tuna Wrap
This chickpea tuna wrap uses mashed chickpeas to make a vegetarian take on classic tuna salad. Stuff it into a tortilla with crisp vegetables for an easy lunch.
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Buffalo Chickpea Quesadilla
Buffalo sauce gives these chickpea quesadillas a spicy kick, while melted cheese balances the heat. They’re a quick lunch or dinner when you want something crispy, cheesy, and meatless.
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Potato Pizza with Crispy Chickpeas
This potato pizza puts thinly sliced potatoes and crispy chickpeas on a homemade pizza crust, finished with balsamic glaze. It’s an unexpected combination that makes a fun change from traditional pizza toppings.
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Gochujang Chickpea Salad Sandwich Spread
Gochujang gives this creamy chickpea sandwich spread a sweet, spicy Korean-inspired flavor. Spoon it into sandwiches, wraps, or pita for a quick lunch with plenty of texture.
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Kale Crunch Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
This kale crunch salad combines fresh kale with crispy chickpeas and other crunchy ingredients for a salad with plenty of texture. It works well as a light lunch or as a hearty side dish.
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Chickpea, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
Chickpeas, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumber make a simple salad that comes together without much cooking. It’s especially good when you want a fresh lunch or a quick side dish.
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich Spread
This classic chickpea salad spread is creamy, tangy, and easy to turn into a sandwich or wrap. It’s a simple way to make a satisfying meatless lunch with pantry staples.
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Avocado Chickpea Salad
Creamy avocado and chickpeas come together in this simple salad that’s useful for lunch, sandwiches, or wraps. Fresh greens add crunch while the chickpeas make the meal more substantial.
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Dill Pickle Hummus
Dill pickle hummus combines chickpeas and tahini with pickle juice, dill, garlic, and chopped pickles. It’s creamy, tangy, and ready in about 10 minutes, making it a fun choice for dipping, spreading, or adding to wraps.
Get the recipe: Dill Pickle Hummus
Couscous Chickpea Salad
This couscous chickpea salad combines fluffy couscous, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables for a Mediterranean-inspired meal. It’s easy to make ahead and works well for lunch or meal prep.
Get the recipe: Couscous Chickpea Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
Roasted butternut squash gives homemade hummus a naturally sweet, earthy flavor and a beautiful orange color. Serve it with pita and vegetables, or use it as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
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One-Pot Hummus Pasta
Hummus is the unexpected ingredient that makes this simple one-pot pasta creamy without a complicated sauce. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cleanup, it’s a useful weeknight dinner.
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Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad
Roasted broccoli, quinoa, and chickpeas come together in this hearty salad with plenty of texture. It’s a good make-ahead lunch that works warm or chilled.
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Mediterranean Grain Bowls
These Mediterranean grain bowls bring chickpeas together with grains, vegetables, and flavorful toppings for a filling meal. They’re easy to customize based on whatever vegetables and grains you have on hand.
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Lemon Basil Hummus
Fresh lemon and basil give classic hummus a bright, herby twist. This creamy chickpea dip is great with pita, crackers, vegetables, or spread onto sandwiches.
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Greek Halloumi Wraps
These Greek-inspired wraps pair grilled halloumi with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and cool tzatziki. The combination makes a satisfying meatless lunch or dinner with plenty of contrasting textures.
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Avocado Cilantro Lime Hummus
Avocado, cilantro, and lime give this homemade hummus a fresh, creamy twist. Use it as a dip, sandwich spread, or flavorful addition to wraps and bowls.
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Buffalo Chickpea Wrap
Spicy buffalo chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a cool creamy sauce make these wraps an easy lunch or dinner. They’re a simple way to turn chickpeas into something different from the usual.
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Vegan Chickpea Burgers
These vegan chickpea burgers turn humble chickpeas into hearty meatless patties. Serve them on buns with your favorite toppings, or add them to salads and bowls.
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Chickpea Patties
These versatile chickpea patties are crisp on the outside and tender inside. Serve them as a snack, tuck them into sandwiches and wraps, or add them to salads and grain bowls.
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Instant Pot Chickpea Curry
This Instant Pot chickpea curry is a hands-off way to make a warmly spiced and comforting dinner. The pressure cooker does most of the work, making it useful for busy nights when you want an easy, satisfying meal.
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Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls
Chickpeas take an unexpected turn in these no-bake cookie dough balls. They’re blended with sweet ingredients and chocolate for a fun treat that makes creative use of a can of chickpeas.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Garlic Hummus
Roasted sweet potato adds sweetness and body to this creamy garlic hummus. Serve it with pita and vegetables, spread it onto toast, or use it as part of a snack plate.
Get the recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Garlic Hummus
Minestrone Soup with Alphabet Pasta
This vegetable-packed minestrone gets extra heartiness from chickpeas and a fun addition of alphabet pasta. It’s an easy soup for a cold day and a great way to turn pantry ingredients into dinner.
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Buffalo Chickpea Meatballs
These baked chickpea meatballs are crisp on the outside, tender inside, and coated in buffalo sauce. They work as an appetizer, but you can also tuck them into wraps or serve them over rice, quinoa, or salad for dinner.
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Chicken Shawarma Plate
This chicken shawarma plate combines seasoned chicken with chickpeas, vegetables, fries, feta, and a creamy sauce. It’s a complete meal inspired by the flavors and textures of a Middle Eastern shawarma platter.
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Marry Me Chickpeas
Marry Me Chickpeas put the popular creamy, savory sauce concept to work with tender chickpeas. Serve them over couscous, rice, or another grain for a flavorful meatless dinner.
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Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry
Sweet potatoes and chickpeas make a hearty combination in this warmly spiced curry. Serve it over rice or with flatbread to soak up the sauce.
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Buffalo Chickpea Dip
This creamy buffalo chickpea dip combines chickpeas with hot sauce and melted cheese for a hearty party appetizer. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
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Buffalo Chickpeas
These buffalo chickpeas are coated in a buttery, spicy sauce made with hot sauce, garlic, onion, paprika, and a touch of maple syrup. Serve them as a quick side, add them to wraps and salads, or use them as the base for a bowl.
Get the recipe: Buffalo Chickpeas
Buffalo Chickpea Bowls
These buffalo chickpea bowls layer spicy chickpeas over rice with crisp romaine, fresh herbs, and a cool ranch-style drizzle. The chickpeas take about 30 minutes to turn into a complete meatless meal.
Get the recipe: Buffalo Chickpea Bowls
