Chickpea Recipes

Find all our favorite chickpea recipes in one place! Chickpeas are an absolute staple in my home, and for good reason! They’re incredibly versatile, healthy and can fit into so many easy vegetarian meals. Soups, tacos, salads, sandwiches, bowls, and dinner recipes… you name it, and it can probably include chickpeas.
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Vegan Chickpea Alfredo Recipe
We use a luscious cashew-based sauce to keep our vegan chickpea Alfredo recipe light yet every bit as decadent as the original. We also combine tender pasta with chickpeas for the textural contrast of your dreams.
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Sheet Pan Chickpea Pesto Wraps Recipe
Let's make Sheet Pan Chickpea Pesto Wraps 🌱 This vegetarian meal prep recipe makes a batch of ten freezer-friendly chickpea wraps that can be easily reheated in the microwave, ready in moments when you need an easy lunch or dinner!
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High Protein Pesto Chickpeas Recipe
Ready in just 15 minutes, this pesto chickpea recipe is extra creamy and high in protein thanks to cottage cheese! It’s a quick vegetarian comfort food that’s as delicious as it is fun to eat.
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Marinated Chickpeas With Whipped Feta
This marinated chickpeas with whipped feta recope make the perfect quick vegetarian starter or easy appetizer. “Absolutely delicious! The lemony, garlicky marinade pairs so nicely with whipped feta which really puts it over the top!”
Chickpeas just got an upgrade in this hot honey halloumi chickpea salad! It’s quick and easy to make in the air fryer, which also means the chickpeas are extra crispy and delicious. Tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey dressing, this salad makes veggies extra cool, and who doesn’t want to be cool?
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Hot Honey Chickpea Halloumi Salad
Chickpeas just got an upgrade in this hot honey halloumi chickpea salad! It’s quick and easy to make in the air fryer, which also means the chickpeas are extra crispy and delicious. Tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey dressing, this salad makes veggies extra cool, and who doesn’t want to be cool?
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Easy Chickpea Fritters (With Zucchini And Carrot)
Craving something crispy and satisfying? These zucchini chickpea fritters are loaded with fiber-rich chickpeas and hidden veggies, all crisped up to golden perfection. A must-try for a healthy plant-based snack or meatless dinner.
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Sheet Pan Chickpea Fajitas
Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, these roasted chickpea fajitas are a satisfying meatless fajita dinner that’s weeknight-friendly and full of flavor. Serve them in warm tortillas, over rice, or tossed into a salad for amazing lunch leftovers.
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Easy Chickpea Nuggets (Vegan!)
Skip the frying—these crispy baked nuggets are all flavor with none of the fuss. With a simple base of chickpeas and tofu, they’re the ultimate freezer-friendly vegan lunch idea. Think kid-friendly vegan nuggets with a crunchy breadcrumb coating and a soft, savory middle.
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Chickpea Alfredo Recipe
Crispy chickpeas in a creamy vegan alfredo...prepare to fall in love with this dinner recipe! This recipe came out last year and has become a reader-favorite because it feeds all types of eaters! ""Absolutely delicious. My husband was very impressed with this recipe. He’s not 100% vegan but he’s definitely trying!""
These crispy baked chickpea nuggets are a kid-friendly vegan dream! Made with tofu and aquafaba as an egg substitute, they’re a delicious plant-based chicken alternative that’s perfect for little hands. Double-dip the breading for max crunch, then bake instead of fry for a healthy twist on a classic. High Protein Vegetarian Recipes, Nuggets Recipe, Substitute For Egg, High Protein, Kid Friendly, Plant Based, Vegetarian Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Chicken
Baked Chickpea Nuggets Recipe (Vegan!)
These crispy baked chickpea nuggets are a kid-friendly vegan dream! Made with tofu and aquafaba as an egg substitute, they’re a delicious plant-based chicken alternative that’s perfect for little hands. Double-dip the breading for max crunch, then bake instead of fry for a healthy twist on a classic.
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Vegan Teriyaki Chickpea Recipe (Easy Dinner)
These sticky teriyaki chickpeas are sweet, savory, and ultra-satisfying. This quick chickpea stir fry comes together in one pan in under 20 minutes and pairs perfectly with steamed broccoli or snap peas. A high-protein vegan dinner that’s better than takeout!
This foolproof air fryer chickpea recipe creates ridiculously crispy garbanzos that you’ll be making on repeat. They’re tasty, crunchy, filling, and totally delicious. We’ve included our favorite flavoring options (including a community-favorite Dorito flavor that uses nutritional yeast and spices – so good!)
Ridiculously Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
This foolproof air fryer chickpea recipe creates ridiculously crispy garbanzos that you’ll be making on repeat. They’re tasty, crunchy, filling, and totally delicious. We’ve included our favorite flavoring options (including a community-favorite Dorito flavor that uses nutritional yeast and spices – so good!)
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Spicy Chickpea Wraps (With Buffalo Sauce)
Tired of boring lunches? These spicy buffalo chickpea wraps are a game-changer. With a creamy, mashed chickpea filling, avocado, and crunchy veg, they’re the vegetarian buffalo wrap you didn’t know you needed. Ready in 15, no oven, no fuss—just flavor.
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Vegan Fluffernutter (with Aquafaba Meringue!)
This easy, glossy vegan marshmallow fluff is the ultimate egg-free marshmallow topping! Made with aquafaba, cream of tartar, and zero dairy, it’s perfect for swirling into hot chocolate, topping cakes, or using in sandwich cookies. A must-try for every vegan baker!
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Chickpea Fajitas Recipe
Looking for a weeknight vegetarian fajitas recipe that’s fast, flavorful, and filling? These sheet pan fajitas are your answer. Made with pantry staples like chickpeas and spices, they’re a high-protein plant-based meal your whole family will love.