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    Home » Food & Drink

    Published: Jun, 2024. Updated: Jun, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    24 Drool-Worthy Ways To Use Canned Chickpeas You Haven't Thought Of Yet

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    Canned chickpeas are a healthy pantry staple, and the recipe options are endless. We curated a collection of the most delicious canned chickpea recipes that will give you some serious cooking inspiration. These dishes are easy and delicious and will have you saying, "Wow, I never knew chickpeas could be this good!"

    Quick Indian Chickpeas

    Indian Chickpeas with a sauce on a plate. A close up view.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    Dinner is ready in just 15 minutes! Roasted Indian chickpeas with tamarind sauce, yogurt and cilantro. Get the recipe.

    Butternut Squash Chili

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    Easy Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Chili Recipe. Minimal prep work and bursting with flavor, this healthy chili is so delicious you’ll forget it’s not meat. Get the recipe.

    Spicy Chickpea, Broccoli and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

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    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    Looking for a healthy sheet pan dinner recipe? Then you’ve gotta try this one! Roasted broccoli, potatoes and chickpeas with a spinach and a spicy harissa sauce on top. Get the recipe.

    Easy Chickpea and Veggie Curry

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    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This easy Curry Recipe with chickpeas and coconut milk is perfect for cleaning the fridge. Use whatever vegetables you have, add some aromatic spices and coconut milk, and boom; you have a fantastic and healthy plant-based meal perfect for busy days. Get the recipe.

    Curry Coconut Chickpea Stew

    Curry Coconut Chickpea Stew in a bow.
    Photo credit: xoxo Bella

    It’s easy to make curry coconut chickpea stew and this is a South East Asian or Indian inspired recipe bursting with rich flavours. If you’re a fan of coconut and you also like chickpeas, or garbanzo beans as they’re also known, this curried chickpea stew will wow your taste buds. Get the recipe.

    Acorn Squash with Mushrooms & Chickpeas

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    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    Ultimate Stuffed Acorn Squash with Mushrooms and Chickpeas is perfect for special occasions. With mushrooms, rice, chickpeas and cranberries, this healthy dish is packed with protein and fiber. This stuffed squash is sure to please meat eaters, too. Get the recipe.

    Skillet Greek Chickpea Dinner Recipe

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    Photo credit: My Everyday Table

    Looking for some EASY chickpea dinner recipes? This 20 min Greek skillet is a healthy chickpea recipe with 28 g veg protein and loads of satisfying flavor! Get the recipe.

    Kung Pao Cauliflower with Chickpeas

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    Photo credit: My Pure Plants

    This delicious Kung Pao cauliflower recipe puts a nutritious twist on the classic Kung Pao chicken. Cauliflower florets are tossed in an aromatic, spicy homemade sauce with crunchy roasted peanuts to create an irresistible sweet, salty, and spicy dish. You may not return to Chinese takeout once you learn to make this recipe! Get the recipe.

    Chickpea Caesar's Salad

    Caesar Salad in a white bowl with a fork.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This easy Caesar Salad is so good, you'll never go back to the original. Even omnivores will never know there’re no anchovies or cheese in the dressing. Get the recipe.

    Swiss Chard and Chickpea Salad

    Swiss Chard Salad With Capers and chickpeas in a white bowl.
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    What can you make with Swiss chard? A lot more than just soups and stir fries. Here is an easy, healthy, and colorful Swiss chard salad with apple and chickpeas recipe to try out. Ingredients are readily available and simple to find. This fresh salad is perfect for summer dinner, picnic or potluck. Get the recipe.

    BBQ Chickpea Meatballs

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    Photo credit: My Pure Plants

    Get ready to try these tasty chickpea meatballs! Each bite bursts with smoky, savory goodness that will bring you back for more. These delicious appetizers are perfect for any gathering and impress your guests, leaving them begging for the recipe. Get the recipe.

    Chickpea & Kale Stew

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    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This Garbanzo Beans and Kale Stew is a hearty and healthy dish great to be enjoyed on its own or over rice or pasta. It’s easy to make, nutritious and great for meal prep, too. Made in one pan with protein-packed chickpeas that are flavorful and a bit spicy. Get the recipe.

    Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup

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    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    It’s like chicken noodle soup for grown-ups, a plant-based twist on Greek avgolemono soup. A one pot soup filled with vegetables, garbanzo beans and orzo pasta. Finished with a generous squirt of lemon juice for a bright + bold fall soup. Get the recipe.

    Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chickpeas & Artichokes

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    Looking for a quick plant-based meal? Love pasta? We have a flavor-packed meal for you – our Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chickpeas & Artichokes. Get the recipe. Get the recipe.

    Maple Carrots and Chickpeas

    Maple Carrots and Chickpeas on a parchment.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook

    A beautiful fall dish that takes only minutes to prep. Get the recipe.

    Slow Cooker Butter Chickpeas with Tofu

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    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    Slow Cooker Butter Chickpeas and Tofu! This slow cooker chickpea curry is packed with protein, vegan and gluten free. A healthier take on the favorite Indian dish Butter Chicken but made with chickpeas. This is such a simple dish; the perfect make-ahead healthy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe.

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in a plate.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings

    This easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a cinch to make and it's packed with flavor. Using lots of herbs really fills it with seasonal goodness. Get the recipe.

    Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich cut.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    Avocado Chickpea Salad Bagel Sandwich. A healthy vegan sandwich! Smashed chickpea and avocado salad on poppyseed bagels. Ready in minutes for a delicious, plant-based lunch. Get the recipe.

    Creamy Hummus without Garlic

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    Photo credit: Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen

    If you're looking for a hummus recipe without garlic, then this one is for you! This creamy, homemade hummus comes together in a couple of minutes and is super versatile! Get the recipe.

    Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies

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    Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen

    These chickpea blondies studded with chocolate chips are a naturally healthier spin on the traditional recipe. With a soft, gooey and fudgy texture, their richness is unparalleled for an “alternative” treat. And the best part – the raw batter is completely edible. Get the recipe.

    Perfect Chickpea Enchiladas

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    Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian

    These tasty vegetarian chickpea enchiladas have a simple creamy cheesy chickpea filling paired with red enchilada sauce (use your favorite brand or my legendary homemade sauce) and are incredibly satisfying! Get the recipe.

    Lebanese Moussaka

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    Hearty, healthy, and delicious, Lebanese Moussaka aka Maghmour, will become a regular in your kitchen. Get the recipe.

    Chana Aloo: Chickpea and Potato Curry

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    This Chana Aloo Curry recipe is easy to make but helps you make a flavourful chickpea curry with potatoes. Rooted in Pakistani style of cooking, this curry dish uses a special ingredient which is tamarind. Get the recipe.

    Easy Zucchini Chickpea Curry

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    This Easy Zucchini Chickpea Curry is a deliciously simple vegan dish. Your whole family will love this flavorful and versatile one-pot meal. Easy Zucchini Chickpea Curry.

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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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