My Favorite Chickpea Recipes

I love chickpeas because they are quite versatile vegetables that you can enjoy with various recipes. It has a texture that can range from creamy to crispy, depending on the cooking process. Try some of my favorite chickpea recipes!

Whenever you are ready to cook chickpeas or it’s your first time cooking, these following recipes will help you to learn the variations and you can try them in your regular rotation too!

Are chickpeas good for you?

Commonly referred to as chickpeas, garbanzo beans come from a legume family. They have gained a lot of popularity in recent years as the main ingredient in hummus, a delicious Middle Eastern dip made by blending cooked chickpeas with Tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. Here is more on why garbanzo beans are actually good for you.

What are green chickpeas?

Chickpeas, also commonly known as Bengal gram, garbanzo beans, or Egyptian beans, are hugely popular. However, we are used to seeing only ripe ones! Learn more about green chickpeas today.

How to cook chickpeas?

First, you need to soak the chickpeas before you start cooking, as there can be dust and rocks with them. After soaking, wash them thoroughly to remove the extra unwanted dirt and then soak them. 

You can cook chickpeas in two ways: slow cooker and the instant pot or pressure cook. The timing of cooking dried chickpeas will depend on their size, freshness, and method of cooking. 

1. Slow cooker: Boiling chickpeas in a slow cooker will take at least three to four hours at high temperature and six to eight hours at low temperature. 
2. Pressure Cooker: To cook chickpeas in a pressure cooker, the soaked ones will take at least 10 minutes. For dried chickpeas, cook them for 50 minutes.

For more in depth information, read how to cook chickpeas here.

Chickpea Stew

Want to try comforting, hearty, and healthy food this weekend? Chickpea stew is vegan, gluten-free, and low in fat which is easy to prepare. I love spicy chickpea stew, which makes it more savory and flavorful.

I added diced carrots to give the vegetable touch in the stew. You can also add your favorite vegetables like spinach, eggplant, tomato, or zucchini. 

Jamaican-Style Chickpea Curry

Jamaican-style chickpea curry recipe is made full of strong flavors of thyme, Scotch Bonnet pepper, spring onions, and allspice berries in creamy coconut milk. 

You can prepare this amazing dish in your busy days as it takes around 30 minutes to prepare. A healthy, comforting, and delicious food in just minutes that you could enjoy after work! 

Vegan Chickpea Salad

This vegan chickpea salad is flavorful, delicious, quick, and easy to prepare, a perfect on-the-go lunch or snack. The salad is prepared with smashed chickpeas, which have a touch of classic chicken salad flavors. 

Try it between gluten-free bread slices, on a cracker, or over lettuce and tomato as a salad. It is fully packed with nutrients and healthy calories to keep you full for longer until your next meal. 

Vegan Tuna Salad

Keep your kitchen cool and prepare this quick and easy lunch or snack with vegan tuna salad. It is very tasty that my kids always crave for this and you can even prepare it for your kid’s lunch. 

This recipe is made with chickpeas, a mix of spices, veggies, and hearts of palm that you can enjoy with bread, tacos, or crackers. It is a healthy, gluten-free, and satisfying no-cook recipe that’s perfect for summer. 

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry

Butternut squash chickpea curry is a perfect recipe to enjoy on winter nights which is rich, creamy, vegan, hearty, and delicious. It is made with butternut squash, chickpeas, rich flavors of spices, veggies, and coconut milk to add a creamy texture. You can even get a smoky flavor by roasting the butternut squash. 

This plant-based food is packed with lots of nutrients, aromatic flavors, and a satisfying, comforting meal. Serve it beside your favorite side dishes like rice, bread, crackers, noodles, and arepas. 

Chickpea Shepherd’s Pie

A flavorful twist on traditional Shepherds Pie that is full of flavor, this chickpea shepherd’s pie tastes so hearty and comforting, savory chickpeas, topping with creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect treat!

When I lived in England I enjoyed shepherd’s pie, which was a minced lamb stew topped with mashed potatoes. Since becoming vegan, I haven’t made a vegan version. I would have used lentils to make my vegan version but that is the most popular vegan version out there and I wanted to present a different twist.

Panelle

Want to make this delicious and healthy panelle recipe which is one of the most popular foods in Sicily? These crispy bites are made with chickpea flour served with bread or sandwich and drizzled with fresh lemon juice. 

Panelle or Sicilian chickpea fritters are a popular street food that is mostly found in Palermo, Sicily. This fresh, crispy, and hot panelle is served as an appetizer or snack. Panelle is typically born as the food of poor people who have conquered the palate of every social class, from the poorest to noblest. 

Air Fryer Falafel Salad Bowl

Enjoy this easy recipe of air fryer falafel salad bowl, which is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, a perfect snack or breakfast you can enjoy! 

Preparing falafel in an air-fryer requires less oil for frying, but still, you will get the crunchy texture without creating any mess in the kitchen. It is the ultimate nutritious and healthy Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe which is a quick and easy meal. Serve the falafel with your favorite veggies, but you can use the ones I have used. 

Gluten-Free Doubles

Doubles is a dish that comes straight from the streets of Trinidad and Tobago to your dining table. It is a delicious, gluten-free, healthy, and wholesome dish perfect for breakfast and snacktime.

If you have never tried gluten-free doubles then you are in for a treat!. If you love to try cuisines of different countries and regions, you are in luck! The world is full of versatility when it comes to ingredients, fruits, and vegetables.

Chickpea Tacos

These tasty chickpea tacos are a perfect weeknight, lunch, or taco Tuesday meal you will crave for! It is prepared with classic taco seasonings with chickpea cooked with onion and garlic.

It adds the perfect punch of fresh and bright flavors to make the vegan taco hearty that your family will love to have. These homemade tacos are much better, healthy, and delicious than eating out. 

Chickpea Pancakes

Chickpea pancake is a perfect breakfast for babies, toddlers, and big kids too. They are gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, nutritious, and high in protein, perfect food to start your day! This recipe is versatile as you can enjoy it beside your favorite fruits, vegetables, vegan cheese, vegan sausage, etc. 

These savory pancakes are prepared using chickpea flour which has a natural egg-like texture when cooked. Then it is mixed and cooked with spices, seasonings, and veggies to create a golden brown chickpea pancake. 

Cabbage Dumplings

This Cabbage Dumplings in Gravy (Vegan, Gluten-Free) is easy to prepare and flavorful. Scrumptious shredded cabbage, seasoned with spices, formed into balls and baked. Then served smothered in a spicy and flavorful tomato curry gravy.

Black Chickpeas Stew

This black chickpea stew is a nourishing soup with a deep flavor that you can enjoy besides rice, noodles, bread, and flatbread. The black chickpeas are cooked in a flavorful Moroccan style stew with garlic, tomatoes, onions, spices, and herbs. 

Black chickpeas are also known as Kala chana in India and Ceci Neri in Italy, which is a perfect source of fiber and other essential nutrients. This recipe is great for someone new to the vegan or vegetarian world, a perfect comforting meal to start with! 

Eggplant Chickpea Curry

Eggplant chickpea curry is a perfect mid-week dinner that takes 40 minutes to prepare, which is vegan, gluten-free, luscious, creamy, flavorful, and nutritious. 

Curries are always prepared with lots of vegetables which is very comforting, and you can enjoy besides your favorite side dish. I am a big fan of chickpeas and eggplants, and this recipe is one of my all-time favorites.   

Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup

A bowl of warm, appetizing, and luscious vegan chicken noodles soup will be perfect to enjoy in colder months to warm up and satisfy your cravings. This recipe is a household favorite and popular among kids. 

In this recipe, I used chickpeas as a source of protein with gluten-free pasta. I added a base of onion, garlic, carrots, celery, herbs, and spices to make the delicious broth. 

Chickpea Salad Wraps

Chickpea Salad Wraps are so easy to prepare and full of amazing flavors and crunch. Perfect lunch, brunch or snack, it is vegan and gluten-free.

This Chickpea Salad Wrap will be ready in less than 10 minutes. It is made with vine-ripened tomatoes and fresh lettuce that had a crunch in every bite.

Vegan, Gluten-Free Baked Falafel

The idea of making vegan, gluten-free baked falafel was around my head, so I decided to give it a try, and it was a hit! This flavorful delicious recipe is made with chickpeas, spinach, herbs, spices, and gluten-free flour. It is baked with perfection, has a crispy texture and rich flavors.  

Vegan Ackee Quiche

Enjoy this flavorful vegan ackee quiche recipe. Creamy ackee cooked with onion, garlic, bell pepper and mixed with a savory chickpea batter then baked to perfection. Easy to prepare, the perfect holiday breakfast, brunch or tea recipe. 

I grew up enjoying ackee and saltfish and since changing my diet, I have learned how to cook ackee without saltfish. Ackee is so versatile due to it’s delicate it makes the perfect vegan egg replacement for making quiche. 

Roasted Edamame and Chickpeas

Roasted Edamame with Chickpeas are a delicious way to add some variety to your everyday snacks, while adding vital protein and fiber. Feel great while at work or school, with a little kick from the Jamaican jerk seasoning to wake you up, and kill your workouts with a little legume help.

Chickpea Salad Crostini