Chickpeas recipes and substitutes

Recipes with Chickpeas

18 min 2 servings Low cost

Egg Fried Rice

Fast fried rice made with eggs, leftover rice, vegetables, and a simple soy-garlic sauce.

quickleftoversvegetarian

35 min 4 servings Low cost

Chickpea Tomato Curry

A budget-friendly curry with chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, and warming spices.

veganbudgetmeal prep

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Smoky Chickpea Tomato Soup

A rich blended chickpea and tomato soup with paprika, cumin, and a bright squeeze of lemon.

chickpea and tomatosoupvegan

45 min 4 servings Low cost

Sweet Potato Chickpea Bowls

Roasted sweet potato and spiced chickpeas with greens and a lemon yogurt drizzle.

vegetarianmeal prephigh fiber

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Chickpea and Tomato Pasta Bake

A crisp-topped, weeknight pasta bake with chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach, and melted cheese.

vegetarianpantry dinnerfamily dinner

15 min 4 servings Low cost

Chopped Chickpea and Tomato Salad

A sharp, crunchy chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, and a lemony dressing.

saladno cookvegan

27 min 4 servings Low cost

Peanut Chickpea Noodles

Fast noodles with chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and a peanut-lime sauce that uses ordinary cupboard ingredients.

quick dinnerveganpantry dinner

35 min 4 servings Low cost

Herby Potato and Egg Salad

A substantial potato salad with eggs, peas, herbs, and a lemony yogurt dressing.

saladeggsmeal prep

50 min 4 servings Medium cost

Halloumi Vegetable Tray Bake

Roasted vegetables and halloumi with lemon, herbs, and chickpeas.

sheet panvegetarianfamily dinner

37 min 4 servings Medium cost

Turkey Mince Rice Skillet

A quick one-pan rice dinner with turkey, peas, tomatoes, and warming spices.

one panquick dinnermeal prep

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Lemony Pea Risotto

Comforting risotto with peas, lemon, and Parmesan for an easy meat-free dinner.

vegetarianone potcomfort food

40 min 4 servings Low cost

Vegetable Coconut Curry

A flexible coconut curry for the vegetables in your fridge and a tin of chickpeas.

veganone potvegetarian

15 min 4 servings Low cost

Greek-Style Chickpea Salad

A no-cook chickpea salad with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta, and lemon.

saladno cookvegetarian

Common uses

• Simmer in curry, tomato sauce, soup, and stew.
• Roast until crisp for bowls and salads.
• Mash into sandwiches, fritters, and plant-based patties.

Storage and shelf life

Keep dried chickpeas sealed in a cool cupboard. Once a can is opened, refrigerate chickpeas in a covered container and use within 3 to 4 days.

Substitutions and ratios

• Use white beans or butter beans 1:1 in stews and salads.
• Use cooked lentils 1:1 for a softer texture.
• Use 100 g cooked chickpeas for roughly 1/2 cup drained canned chickpeas.

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