Do you cook your chickpeas from scratch or buy them canned? Either way, there are so many creative ways to use your chickpeas for any meal of the day. Here is a collection of our favourite easy chickpea recipes for any occasion!
Chickpeas can be the star of breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and can even sneak into treats! If you're new to using chickpeas then make sure to check out my blog post about how to cook chickpeas from scratch! Buying dried beans and cooking them at home is often even thriftier than buying cooked beans in cans!
This list of easy chickpea recipes also includes recipes with chickpea flour (also known as besan flour, gram flour, or garbanzo bean flour)! Flour made from chickpeas is a thrifty gluten-free flour with so much possibility.
Easy Chickpea Recipes For Breakfast
Chickpea Flour Omelette Recipe
Chickpea flour makes for the quickest and most reliable egg-free vegan omelette recipe I have tried! Pantry friendly, thrifty, & delicious!
Vegan Sheet Pan Breakfast Burritos
Meal prep vegan breakfast burritos with this simple sheet pan recipe! Roasted veggies and a vegan egg patty cooked all in one pan!
Miso Makes The Best Avocado Toast
You are so ready for this miso avocado toast! Super easy miso butter and a miso glaze bring this hummus and avocado loaded toast to restaurant level tastiness!
Simple Spinach Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan "Quiche"
Simple spinach vegan “quiche”! A spinach & sun-dried tomato breakfast pie to impress with a homemade whole wheat crust! The perfect brunch!
Ultimate Vegan Portuguese Breakfast Sandwich
A vegan Portuguese breakfast sandwich inspired by the chouriço omelettes I had in my childhood! Chickpea flour steps in for the egg, sun-dried tomatoes for the chouriço, and it's served on a vegan Portuguese sweet muffin!
Easy Chickpea Lunch Recipes
Vegan Chickpea Smash With Charred Corn
A vegan chickpea smash made with a creamy cashew dressing & charred corn! A perfect make ahead lunch that keeps well in the fridge for days.
Easy Vegan Caesar Wrap With Grilled Tofu
Make a vegan caesar wrap with simple grilled tofu, a hummus based dressing ready in minutes, roasted chickpeas & sun-dried tomato “bacon”!
Easy Falafel Recipe That Won't Fall Apart
An easy falafel recipe that won’t crumble on you. These falafel don’t fall apart because the key is to use soaked – not cooked chickpeas!
Falafel Pita With Falafel That Won't Fall Apart
Use this falafel pita recipe & customize your pita! My soaked chickpea falafel don’t fall apart & my tahini dressing is ready in seconds!
Comforting Chickpea Noodle Soup
A chickpea noodle soup recipe for when you’re craving the classic! Replacing chicken with chickpeas makes this recipe cheaper & quicker!
Chickpea Appetizers & Salads
5 Minute Creamy Hummus I'm Never Without
My staple hummus. Always in my fridge and coming to the rescue for lunches, adding to dressings, and that inevitable mid afternoon search for a filling snack!
Easy Roasted Beet Hummus
Make this easy roasted beet hummus recipe in minutes. Give your hummus a sweeter taste and brighter colour. Perfect for festive holidays too!
Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
An easy pumpkin hummus recipe to satisfy your fall cravings. Pumpkin puree keeps this recipe quick, convenient, and delicious!
Creamy Vegan Potato Salad (No Mayo)
Simple vegan potato salad made creamy without mayonnaise. Quickly whisk together tahini and pickle juice for a rich, flavourful dressing!
Vegan Pasta Salad In A Jar
Take this easy vegan pasta salad in a jar to work, on a picnic, or simply prepare it ahead of time for a convenient lunch or dinner at home!
Easy Vegan Caesar Dressing (No Blender Needed)
No blender is needed for this vegan caesar dressing. Simply whisk a few seasonings into hummus to create that delicious caesar taste!
Your Best Vegan Caesar Salad From Scratch
Creamy hummus based dressing, crunchy croutons, & smoky sun-dried tomato bits for your best vegan caesar salad recipe!
Ultimate Holiday Leftover Roasted Veg Salad
Renew your leftovers with a festive leftover roasted vegetable salad! Add in roasted chickpeas, seeds, nuts, dried fruit & tasty dressings!
Easy Chickpea Dinner Recipes
Chipotle Two Bean Chili - An Easy Cost Saver
This easy chipotle two bean chili recipe is packed with comforting flavour & just enough spice! Less than $8 CAD, this cost saver is a go-to!
Kabocha Squash Coconut Curry - Simple To Spice
A kabocha squash curry without curry paste. Make this coconut based curry with velvety kabocha squash, chickpeas, and simple pantry spices.
Cauliflower Stem Curry Recipe
Get more for your buck with a cauliflower stem recipe! The leaves & stem soften in this aromatic cauliflower stem curry. Ready in 40 minutes!
Falafel Bowl With Falafel That Won't Fall Apart
Customize this easy falafel bowl recipe for you. These soaked chickpea falafel don’t fall apart & a simple lemon tahini dressing tops it off!
1 Pan Vegan Butter "Chicken" Made Easy
Simplified vegan butter “chicken”. Seasoned tofu and chickpeas in an aromatic tomato based gravy – made in 1 pan and just 30 minutes!
Easy Vegan Red Lentil Curry With Coconut Milk
This mild vegan red lentil curry with chickpeas is so creamy and comforting. Simple to make and a great recipe to start with if you are new to making curry!
Whole Roasted Cauliflower - Beautiful Main Dish
A whole roasted cauliflower recipe to wow your guests! Served with pumpkin hummus, popped quinoa & a savoury roasted garlic sauce!
Amazing Chickpea Snacks & Treats
Super Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas (That Stay Crunchy)
Crunchy roasted chickpeas that actually stay crunchy for days! Perfect high fibre alternative to potato chips & great as a crouton sub too!
Chili Miso Roasted Chickpeas
These chili miso roasted chickpeas are such an addictive snack! Easy, sweet, spicy, and salty. A great topping for salads & soups too!
Chickpea Tahini Protein Balls
Quick and easy chickpea tahini protein balls can be a healthier snack for a mid-day boost. Less than 10 ingredients & no baking required.
Chickpea Cookie Dough Bars (No Bake)
Cool down with frozen peanut butter and chickpea cookie dough bars! Protein packed chickpea cookie dough base & peanut butter icing!
Easy PB & Chickpea Cookie Dough Protein Balls
We took our popular “Chickpea Cookie Dough Bar” & made it even easier with PB Chickpea Protein Balls. No food processor required!
I hope this collection of easy chickpea recipes has given you lots of inspiration for how to use chickpeas for any occasion!
What are your favourite ways to use chickpeas and chickpea flour? Let me know in the comments below!
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