21 Chickpea Recipes to Make for National Chickpea Day
Is there anything the humble chickpea can't do? Whether you call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, these little legumes are endlessly versatile, packed with plant-based protein, and honestly just delicious. To celebrate National Chickpea Day, I've rounded up 21 of our favorite chickpea recipes - from quick and easy weeknight dinners to snacks, salads, and everything in between.
From creamy curries and hearty soups to flavour-packed wraps, there's something here for everyone - whether you're a committed plant-based eater or just looking to add a little more goodness to your plate.
So grab a tin (or two!) from the cupboard and get cooking. I have a feeling chickpeas are about to become your new best friend in the kitchen.
This Chickpea Soup is hearty, comforting, and packed with protein, fiber, and Mediterranean flavors. It's a flavorful broth that’s both nourishing and satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes.
This gorgeous and easy Butter Chickpea Curry is a rich, creamy, and comforting dish inspired by the classic Indian butter chicken, but made entirely vegetarian.
These chickpea gyros are so simple and so delicious. They’re ready in under 30 minutes, and make the perfect light, flavor-packed summer lunch or dinner.
A veggie-twist on the traditional Italian chopped salad with marinated chickpeas and diced sun-dried tomatoes.
These Marry Me Chickpeas are a delicious high-protein twist on the viral Marry Me Chicken dish. Nutty chickpeas are cooked in a Tuscan-inspired creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil.
One of our most popular recipes and for good reason - a quick, easy, and delicious chickpea curry everyone should have up their sleeve!
These Greek stuffed sweet potatoes are the perfect healthy summer dinner, loaded with fresh herbs, tangy feta, and creamy baked sweet potato as the base.
This creamy coconut chickpea curry is the perfect family-friendly dinner ready in under 30 minutes. It's mild in flavor, versatile, and made in just one-pot!
This pasta e ceci recipe (pasta with chickpeas) is simple, budget-friendly vegetarian Italian comfort food at its finest. Ready in less than 20 minutes with basic pantry ingredients.
This colorful Mediterranean chickpea salad is a great recipe for anyone who wants a vibrant, balanced, and veggie-forward light lunch or side dish.
This coronation chickpea recipe is a delicious meat-free twist on the classic coronation chicken recipe is so easy to make and ready in under 10 minutes.
Light, colourful and super satisfying, this beautiful chickpea salad makes the perfect healthy lunch. Made with crispy roasted chickpeas for a high-protein crouton effect!
This delicious chickpea pesto pasta uses chickpeas to create a creamy pesto sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta and roasted cherry tomatoes. The perfect quick and easy summer dinner!
Fiery, crispy harissa roasted chickpeas with smooth and tangy whipped feta, served with toasted pita chips, and crunchy veg.
Delicious romesco chickpeas ready in under 50 minutes and packed with protein thanks to the creamy sauce made with silken tofu.
Delicious and easy roasted chickpea flatbreads served with an epic garlic and feta sauce! A flavour-packed lunch that you can bulk-prep for a week's worth of lunches.
The most delicious, easy chickpea and potato curry (chana aloo) - it's ready in under 40 minutes and mild in flavor with a Korma-style sauce.
Gorgeously light yet creamy, this lemony chickpea orzo dish is perfect for spring.
This dense bean salad is the perfect meal-prep friendly high-protein, and high-fiber lunch. It's really versatile and packed with good flavors!
An avgolemono-inspired Greek soup, swapping out the taditional chicken for chickpeas in this gorgeous lemony orzo soup.
You can't beat a simple Greek salad with tomatoes, feta, cucumber, and green peppers - this one is elevated that bit more with nutty chickpeas.
