40 Recipes to make with a Can of Chickpeas
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Not sure what to do with a random can of chickpeas? I’ve rounded up 40 Recipes to make with a Can of Chickpeas. One of the most versatile ingredients!
One thing I always have on hand is a can of chickpeas – I always pick up at least one can when I’m at the store.
Chickpeas are one of the most versatile ingredients. Use them in tacos, sandwiches, soups…anything really! Chickpeas are also a great source of plant protein.
Healthy, cheap and easy to find, chickpeas are a must for any kitchen. Scroll through to get a look at some of my favorite chickpea recipes – and check them all out here.
Chickpea Salad Pinwheels
These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make.
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Roasted Cauliflower Couscous Salad
This Roasted Cauliflower Couscous Salad has crispy cauliflower & chickpeas, seasoned pearl couscous, arugula & vegan yogurt dressing!
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Crispy Chickpea Corn Patties
These Crispy Chickpea Corn Patties are served with a crunchy basil slaw & a vegan chipotle aioli. Freezer ready for quick lunches or dinners!
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Chickpea Coconut Curry Noodle Soup
Cozy and comforting, this Chickpea Coconut Curry Noodle Soup has a red curry coconut broth and is filled with veggies, chickpeas & noodles!
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Cajun Caesar Pasta Salad
Zesty & delicious, this Cajun Caesar Pasta Salad is made with dairy-free caesar dressing, crispy chickpeas, romaine, avocado & fusilli pasta!
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Loaded Greek Potato Wedges
These Loaded Greek Potato Wedges are a great vegan meal idea. Marinated chickpeas, vegan feta, crispy potato wedges & a tahini sauce!
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Red Curry Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
These Red Curry Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are Thai-inspired with quinoa & chickpeas cooked in a coconut red curry sauce & baked in bell peppers!
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Chickpea & Rice Enchilada Bake
This Chickpea & Rice Enchilada Bake is a quick weeknight dinner that makes great leftover lunches. Super easy & delicious!
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Quick Chickpea Tacos
These Quick Chickpea Tacos are a weeknight staple! Made with a cilantro jalapeño slaw & super tasty chickpeas!
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Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowls
These Roasted Veggie Quinoa Bowls make the best vegan lunch or dinner! Topped with a mustard tahini dressing for the perfect bite!
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Spring Pea Couscous Salad (members only)
This Spring Pea Couscous Salad is filled with fresh herbs, English peas, chickpeas, pearl couscous and a delicious lemon dressing!
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Chipotle Chickpea Chopped Salad
This Chipotle Chickpea Chopped Salad is a quick & easy meal that is packed with fresh veggies, a smoky chipotle dressing and chickpeas.
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Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad
This Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad has light, fresh flavors, plus plenty of greens. The perfect vegan pasta salad for the warmer months!
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Buffalo Chickpea Pasta Salad
This Buffalo Chickpea Pasta Salad is the ultimate vegan salad! Made with crispy buffalo chickpeas, dairy-free green chile ranch, pasta & veggies!
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Simple Eggplant Curry
This Simple Eggplant Curry is made in one pot with a yellow curry coconut sauce, chickpeas, charred eggplant and veggies.
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Slow Cooker Chickpea Noodle Soup
This Slow Cooker Chickpea Noodle Soup is comfort in a bowl. A vegan twist on chicken noodle soup…that tastes even better!
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One Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This One Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is the perfect vegan dinner! A simple & delicious sauce, chickpeas and pasta all made in one pot.
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Thai Curry Pumpkin Soup
Creamy and comforting, this Thai Curry Pumpkin Soup is a dairy-free fall soup that everyone will love. Topped with crispy chickpeas!
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Crispy Chickpea Quinoa Patties
These Crispy Chickpea Quinoa Patties are made with simple ingredients and topped with a dairy-free lemon garlic aioli!
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Broccoli & Cheddar Chickpea Pot Pie
This Broccoli & Cheddar Chickpea Pot Pie is 100% dairy-free and delicious! The perfect comfort meal for the whole family.
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Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Chickpeas
This Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Chickpeas recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Everything is made on one baking sheet and is ready in 30 minutes!
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Chickpea & Quinoa Lemon Soup
This Chickpea & Quinoa Lemon Soup is a healthy, light and tasty vegan soup recipe. Filled with veggies, chickpeas, quinoa & delicious broth!
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Pesto Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
These Pesto Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are easy, filling and so tasty! Layered with some many delicious flavors!
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Creamy Lemon Couscous Soup
This Creamy Lemon Couscous Soup is bright and fresh. Made with a delicious broth, veggies, chickpeas, couscous and plenty of lemon juice!
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Tomato & Chickpea Salad
This Tomato & Chickpea Salad is a bright & fresh salad recipe that is perfect for a quick lunch! Best served with toasted bread!
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Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Basil Chickpeas
This Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Basil Chickpeas is the most comforting and delicious vegan meal. The chickpeas add the best crunch to this creamy soup.
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Chickpea Caesar Salad Wraps
These Chickpea Caesar Salad Wraps are a great vegan lunch when you are on the go. Filled with crispy chickpeas, romaine, avocado & the best vegan caesar.
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Green Chile Chickpea Taquitos
These Green Chile Chickpea Taquitos have a creamy vegan chickpea filling and are served up with vegan jalapeño ranch for dipping.
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Turmeric Coconut Rice & Crispy Chickpeas
This Turmeric Coconut Rice & Crispy Chickpeas is an easy weeknight dinner or lunch. The rice is creamy & flavor packed and the chickpeas add a nice crunch!
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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
This Kale Caesar Pasta Salad is dairy-free and absolutely delicious! Fresh kale, chilled farfalle, vegan parmesan, roasted chickpeas, homemade ciabatta croutons & creamy caesar dressing!
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
These Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are layered with vegan pesto, smashed chickpea salad, vegan feta and greens. The perfect vegan lunch!
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Creamy Chipotle Pasta
This Creamy Chipotle Pasta is made with a vegan cream sauce and topped with roasted cauliflower & chickpeas!
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Coconut Curry Chickpeas
These Coconut Curry Chickpeas are vegan comfort food in a bowl. The chickpeas are braised in a coconut curry sauce and served over rice. Quick, easy, delicious dinner!
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Acorn Squash Kale Caesar Salad
This Acorn Squash Kale Caesar Salad is made with the best vegan caesar dressing and topped with roasted squash and crispy chickpeas!
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Cilantro Lime Braised Chickpeas
These Cilantro Lime Braised Chickpeas are simple, delicious and veggie-packed. Made in a dairy-free cream sauce and served over rice!
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Little Gem Caesar Salad
This Little Gem Caesar Salad is made with the best vegan Caesar dressing, garlic chickpea breadcrumbs, avocado slices & vegan parm.
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Harissa Chickpea Pitas
These Harissa Chickpea Pitas are layered with a lemon vegan feta sauce and crispy chickpeas cooked in a delicious harissa sauce.
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Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps
These Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps are a healthy & delicious vegan lunch or dinner! Quick to make and great for on-the-go!
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White Chickpea Chili
This simple, one-pot White Chickpea Chili is creamy & delicious. The perfect bowl of coziness to serve up on a cold day – don't forget the tortillas chips!
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Chickpea Caesar Salad Sandwiches
These Chickpea Caesar Salad Sandwiches are made with mashed chickpeas, vegan caesar dressing and romaine on toasted ciabatta! Perfect on the go meal!
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